For Immediate Release - Thursday August 21st, 2008

Contact: Tara Trujillo, 303.820.2008(o)

STATEMENT OF MARK UDALL ON TODAY'S ANNOUNCEMENT FROM BOB AND MAUREEN SCHAFFER

Congressman and U.S. Senate candidate Mark Udall released the following statement regarding Bob and Maureen Schaffer's announcement that Maureen will undergo surgery for the removal of a benign tumor on her auditory nerve.

"Maggie and I will keep Bob, Maureen, and their family very close in our thoughts today. Our prayers will be with Maureen for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery."

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