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			2007 STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS -- January 17, 2007 | 
		
		 
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			| The following is the text of Governor Pawlenty's State of the State Address. | 
		
		 
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			REVEREND DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY PROCLAMATION -- January 15, 2007 | 
		
		 
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			| The following is the text of Governor Pawlenty's Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day proclamation: | 
		
		 
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			HEALTHY CONNECTIONS: HEALTH CARE REFORM TO LOWER COSTS, IMPROVE QUALITY, AND INCREASE ACCESS TO COVERAGE -- January 11, 2007 | 
		
		 
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			| Governor Pawlenty today announced a new health care reform plan to drive down health insurance costs, improve quality, and increase access to affordable health care for the uninsured. | 
		
		 
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			A STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR PAWLENTY REGARDING NEWS REPORTS OF NATIONAL GUARD DUTY EXTENSION -- January 10, 2007 | 
		
		 
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			| The following is a statement from Governor Tim Pawlenty in reaction to news reports that Minnesota National Guard members in Iraq will have their tour of duty extended. | 
		
		 
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			GOVERNOR PAWLENTY APPOINTS PAT ANDERSON TO HEAD DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYEE RELATIONS -- January 10, 2007 | 
		
		 
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			| Governor Tim Pawlenty today appointed former State Auditor Pat Anderson as Commissioner of the Department of Employee Relations (DOER), filling the last remaining Cabinet-level position in the Pawlenty Administration | 
		
		 
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			HONORING OUR MILITARY HEROES: GOVERNOR PAWLENTY INTRODUCES 100% EXEMPTION FROM STATE INCOME TAX FOR MILITARY PAY AND PENSIONS; MINNESOTA GI BILL TO PROVIDE EDUCATION BENEFITS -- January 8, 2007 | 
		
		 
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			| Continuing his commitment to members of the military and veterans, Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced an historic $74.8 million Military and Veterans Support Package to assist veterans, active military members and their families. | 
		
		 
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