Klobuchar does double duty

Posted at 8:49 PM on August 19, 2008 by Tom Scheck

We reported earlier that DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar will be a featured speaker at the DNC on Monday night of the convention. Well, she also gets to speak briefly on Tuesday night. Here's the release:

DENVER - Highlighting the historic and vital role of women in the Democratic Party, the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) and the Obama For America campaign announced today that the Democratic women of the United States Senate will be honored in a special panel Tuesday night of the 2008 Democratic Convention where they will highlight their Checklist for Change.

"Renewing America's Promise starts with leaders who put the needs of the American people first. The women of the United States Senate serve as an inspiration to us all," said DNCC CEO Leah D. Daughtry. "The 2008 Convention is excited to honor these leaders and to highlight their Checklist for Change."

The special segment of Tuesday's Convention program will be opened by Senator Barbara Mikulski of Maryland, the dean of the women senators. Among the other speakers will be Senator Barbara Boxer of California, Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington, Senator Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, Senator Blanche Lambert Lincoln of Arkansas, Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, Senator Claire McCaskill of Missouri, and Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan.

(Note: I highlighted Klobuchar's name in the release).

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