SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
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Columbia U.S. Government Securities Fund, Inc.
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(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Definitive Additional Material
Statement Message for:
o Columbia U. S. Government Securities Fund shareholders' August month-end
statements
o Columbia U. S. Government Securities Fund shareholders' September confirms
through September 11
Return Your Proxy Ballot Today!
You recently received a proxy statement requesting your approval to change the
name and investment objective of Columbia U.S. Government Securities Fund. If
approved, the change would give the fund manager flexibility to invest in a
wider range of high quality, short-term bonds. The goal is to generate higher
after-tax returns. Plus, fund expenses would be lowered. If you have any
questions, please call us at 1-800-547-1707. Votes will be tallied on September
15, so if you haven't voted, cast your ballot today!
