WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:

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Fischer Celebrates Senate Passage of Bill Awarding Congressional Gold Medal to North Platte Canteen

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WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed U.S. Senator Deb Fischer's (R-NE) legislation to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the individuals who volunteered or contributed to the North Platte Canteen during World War II.