Al Franken
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Jesse Ventura Calls Sarah Palin A Quitter, Part Of Tea Party Conspiracy
www.freerepublic.com via @SarahStormRpt &bull 3 Hours AgoThis mornings guest on Fox and Friends warned that the Constitution was under attack and the two-party system was bleeding the nation dry. He made clear his disdain was equal for both the Bush and Obama administrations, and noted that he would only support politicians that are truly independent. And if he hadnt called Sarah Palin a quitter who is in… Full Story »
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Chris Weigant: Obama Poll Watch -- February, 2010
Huffington Post &bull Mar 4, 2010
That's a pretty negative subtitle, but unfortunately it is true. February's poll numbers for Barack Obama showed a continuation of a slow slide downwards in approval, and a slow rise upwards in disapproval. His approval and disapproval numbers have not… Full Story »
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McCain and Franken bury the hatchet
The Hill - Top News &bull Mar 3, 2010
A high-profile dust-up in late December between Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Al Franken (D-Minn.) has not left any ill will between the two men, McCain told The Hill on Tuesday. McCain downplayed any lingering effects from the exchange, which… Full Story »
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Stewart Schools Jim Bunning For Repeated Objections (VIDEO)
Huffington Post &bull Mar 2, 2010
Read More: Daily Show, Jim Bunning, Jim Bunning Objections, Jim Bunning Unemployment, Jon Stewart, Jon Stewart Bunning Objections, Jon Stewart Jim Bunning, Comedy News While Jon Stewart seemed optimistic about the progress made by last week's health care summit, the… Full Story »
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Franken's Goal: I'm Serious Enough
Roll Call - News &bull Mar 2, 2010
After a scant eight months in office, Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) is breaking out of his shell and positioning himself as an aggressive liberal presence in the Senate particularly when it comes to one of the most controversial topics in… Full Story »
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Medical-Loss Ratios? Go Ask Al. Seriously
CQ Politics &bull Mar 2, 2010
After a scant eight months in office, Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) is breaking out of his shell and positioning himself as an aggressive liberal presence in the Senate - especially when it comes to one of the most controversial topics… Full Story »
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Medical-Loss Ratios? Go Ask Al. Seriously (CQPolitics.com)
Yahoo! News - Politics &bull Mar 2, 2010
But in reporting back to his colleagues, Franken has taken on both a public and private role of liberal agitator. Though he is better known for his comedic turns on "Saturday Night Live" and has made extra efforts to stay out of the national spotlight since he was sworn in, he has proved himself well-versed in the policy ins and outs of health care and recently decided to become an outspoken voice pushing for a… Full Story »
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Mark Cuban posterizes Al Franken
Redstate &bull Feb 26, 2010
Mark Cuban is known these days for being the owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, a team he took from years of malaise to the NBA Finals. He didn't get his start in sports though, no. He made his money… Full Story »
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Al Franken and the angry people for health care reform
Minnesota Campaign Report &bull Feb 24, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010, Minneapolis United Labor Center, Al Franken spoke to hundreds of angry citizens about health care reform. They weren't angry at him; the anger is toward the out of touch Congress and it's employer, the insurance industry.… Full Story »
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Zero House Blog: Republicans Are Not the Same as Democrats, But Still Need Their Feet Held to the Fire!
Townhall.com - User Blogs &bull Feb 24, 2010First of all I am no "Pollyanna" when it comes to politicians of any stripe. When the Republicans finally rested complete control of all branches of the federal government in November 2002--for the first time since the 50's, they responded with a dismal performance, pulling defeat from the jaws of a mandate; losing Congress four years later. That is what happens when you fall in love with earmarks, increase domestic spending instead of governing as "fiscal conservatives," and forgetting about conservative principles altogether. It is the result of surrendering in the eyes of the Democrat's quick and willing use of… Full Story »
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John Hoeven Is Entirely Too Thin-Skinned For His Own Good
Say Anything &bull Feb 24, 2010
Governor John Hoeven is saturating air waves today with this campaign commercial attacking Democrats for being mean-spirited and having an executive director who used to work for Al Franken. Now, I've mocked Aronson's status as a Minnesotan before, but only… Full Story »
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James Copland: Lawyers' Lies and the Lying Lawyers Who Tell Them
Townhall.com - Columnists &bull Feb 23, 2010Lies (And the Lying Liars Who Tell Them). Ironically, Franken?s first legislative accomplishment?a sop to the personal-injury bar?has formed the Center for Legal Policy at the Manhattan Institute, I oversee the nation?s leading policy center devoted to reforming lawsuit abuse in America. One of our series of publications, satirically entitled Trial Lawyers, Inc., exposes the litigation industry?s business model?which taxes Americans to the tune of $250 billion annually in direct costs alone. As a percentage of GDP, America spends twice as much on tort litigation as Germany and three times as much as Britain or France. Trial Lawyers, Inc.: K… Full Story »
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Franni visits at-risk family center in St. Louis Park
Al Franken - US Senator, Minnesota &bull Feb 20, 2010I?m happy to be writing from our home in Minneapolis. While we?re back in Minnesota during the recess, I?m joining Al as he travels the state. Were talking to Minnesotans about the economy, health care, and of course asking a… Full Story »
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Senator Al Franken Explains Why He Opposes the Comcast/NBC Merger ...
Change.org's Social Entrepreneurship Blog &bull Feb 20, 2010You might have seen in the news, on Twitter, or on Facebook recently that I'm opposing the NBC/Comcast merger in its current form. I wanted to post something here on Change.org to explain why, and to ask for your help. I have some experience in this industry, and I flat-out don't trust Comcast and NBC to operate in the best interest of consumers in Minnesota and around the country when it comes to this merger. Combining a company who provides programming and one who… Full Story »
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Hometown Source: Minnesota's DFL delegation applauds $35 million ...
Al Franken - US Senator, Minnesota &bull Feb 20, 2010Washington, D.C. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken (D-Minn.), Transportation Committee Chairman Jim Oberstar, 8th District Representative and 4th District Rep. Betty McCollum all praised the award of $35 million in Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) funding to the… Full Story »
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Comcast Roundup: Al Franken wants money for fighting NBC deal ...
Technically Philly &bull Feb 20, 2010Every Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m. EST, find all the stories you need to know about your friendly telecommunications giant in the Comcast Roundup. Get an e-mail subscription for our Comcast news updates. The Atlantic Wire suggests that like Google… Full Story »
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change.org: Senator Al Franken Explains Why He Opposes the Comcast ...
Al Franken - US Senator, Minnesota &bull Feb 20, 2010You might have seen in the news, on Twitter, or on Facebook recently that Im opposing the NBC/Comcast merger in its current form. I wanted to post something here on Change.org to explain why, and to ask for your help.… Full Story »
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Workday Minnesota: TSA organizing gets boost from Franken visit ...
Al Franken - US Senator, Minnesota &bull Feb 20, 2010BLOOMINGTON Meeting with Transportation Security Administration officers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Monday, Senator Al Franken pledged support for the officers? organizing drive and said he supports their right to negotiate a union contract. Obama?s original nominee to head the… Full Story »
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City Pages: Al Franken allies with Tom Coburn to oppose Uganda's ...
Al Franken - US Senator, Minnesota &bull Feb 20, 2010Sen. Al Franken has signed on to a Senate resolution condemning a bill before Ugandas Parliament that would outlaw homosexuality and make it a crime punishable by death. What makes the resolution sponsored by Wisconsin Democrat Russ Feingold so interesting… Full Story »
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Al Franken allies with Tom Coburn to oppose Uganda's death-to ...
City Pages - The Blotter &bull Feb 20, 2010Sen. Al Franken has signed on to a Senate resolution condemning a bill before Uganda's Parliament that would outlaw homosexuality and make it a crime punishable by death. What makes the resolution sponsored by Wisconsin Democrat Russ Feingold so interesting… Full Story »
