1st SGT Dick Franson
(Army - Retired - 1989)
While serving with the U.S. Navy Seabees in Vietnam during 1970, he ran for Lt. Governor of Minnesota without being in the state and tallied 119, 177 votes.
Dick is a retired First Sergeant of the Army of the United States. FRANSON was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.
Franson also served during the Korean War, 1950-1953.
VETERANS
Democrats, Republicans and Independents. I need your support in the Primary, September 9, 2008 and General, November 4, 2008. |
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BE PROUD AGAIN
ELECT "Dick" FRANSON
U.S. SENATE - MINNESOTA - DFL
Your support in the Primary Election,
Sept. 9, 2008, is needed.
"The Voice for the Veteran,
and all Minnesotans"
MINNESOTA NEEDS A COMBAT VETERAN, LIKE DICK FRANSON, TO REPRESENT THEIR INTERESTS IN THE U.S. SENATE.
DICK FRANSON -- Member of the American Legion 50 years, Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars; Member of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 62; Member of the Korean War Veterans Association, Chapter 1; Member of the Fleet Reserve Association; Member of Disabled American Veterans; Exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam.
*Selected Minnesota's Outstanding Soldier in 1975*
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NEWS FLASH
Sen. Hillary Clinton
Dick Franson endorses
Hillary Clinton to be
the
first woman president -- 2008.
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DICK FRANSON'S PROGRAM FOR VETERANS
- Will Oppose any cuts in Veterans Heath Care.
- All Veterans Hospitals must be preserved for Vets only.
- Will Oppose any cuts in Veterans benefits
- The U.S. must maintain a strong National Guard and Reserve Program for our security against foreign aggression.
- FRANSON believes Minnesota is #1 - Thanks to its veterans.
DICK FRANSON'S PROGRAM FOR VETERANS
As a retired Minneapolis, Minnesota, alderman, Franson believes the State of Minnesota must be a leader in resolving the problems of:
- U.S. Constitutional Amendment to Protect our Flag.
- Create a National Heath Care System for All Americans.
- Term Limits and a Balanced Budget Amendment.
- Tougher Laws Against Criminals, Mandatory Life Sentences for 3-time Losers.
- Environment -- Support Programs for Recycling, Preserving Wetlands, & Provide Safe Drinking Water and Clean up Hazardous Waste.
- Jobs--Protect Job Opportunities for ALL MINNESOTANS in all 87 Counties.
- Save Social Security and Medicare.
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