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“The quickest way to kill jobs is to have this ordinance pass. It is dumb and dangerous.”

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Norm Coleman is a former United States Senator from Minnesota, born on August 17, 1949. He has a rich political background and served as a U.S. Senator, representing the state of Minnesota in the federal government and making contributions in various fields. more

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