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STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Political notebook: Gay marriage debate set Tuesday in committees
By Don Davis Gay advocates have lobbied for allow same-sex marriages for years, but they made little progress. That appears ready to change Tuesday when House and Senate committees will hear bills...
Posted on 3/8/13 at 4:24 PM
THE DULLUM FILE Franken & Davis
Before there was Al Franken, Senate candidate, radio host, television personality, actor and writer, there was Franken and Davis, the comedy team. The Davis half of the team was Tom Davis who ha...
Posted on 4/9/09 at 10:44 AM
Franken impressed with Moorhead-area flood-fighting efforts 
Franken toured areas considered flood hot spots after meeting separately with county and city leaders at the Clay County Courthouse and Moorhead City Hall.
By Charly Haley , April 21, 2013
Minnesota Democrat Franken says he has $2 million banked for 2014
Minnesota Democratic Sen. Al Franken is spreading the news about his re-election fundraising with a video that ends with word he has $2 million banked.
By Associated Press , April 11, 2013
Franken taps Democratic hand to run '14 campaign
Sen. Al Franken has hired a campaign manager as he prepares for his 2014 reelection bid.
By Associated Press , March 27, 2013
AL FRANKEN: Congress must finish the job on the Farm Bill
At recent Farm Bill meetings I’ve held all over Minnesota, I’ve heard over and over again how important it is to Minnesota producers — and our state’s economy — that we finish this job.
By Al Franken , March 19, 2013
Coleman says he won’t challenge Franken
Former U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman will not run for office in 2014, meaning there will be no rematch with Al Franken that many Republicans wanted.
By Don Davis , March 08, 2013
Minn., N.D. lawmakers have mixed reactions on Obama plans
North Dakota and Minnesota’s congressional delegations offered mixed reactions Wednesday to President Barack Obama’s call for sweeping changes to address gun violence in the wake of the Newtown, Conn., school shooting a month ago, but all agreed it’s time for a comprehensive look at the issue.
By Ryan Johnson , January 16, 2013
Franken: Details coming on health care changes
Minnesota Sen. Al Franken says he hopes the Obama administration will soon release details of how states can provide health insurance to lower-income people as part of the federal healthcare overhaul.
By Associated Press , January 11, 2013
Franken pushes mental health support to combat violence
The Minnesota Democrat, in Duluth to announce legislation related to mental health, said he hasn’t seen support for proposals to arm teachers or place armed guards in schools.
By John Lundy , January 10, 2013
Coleman rules out '14 Senate rematch with Franken
Former U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman says he won't seek a rematch with Sen. Al Franken in 2014.
By Associated Press , January 09, 2013
Franken discusses safety issues at Eagan, Minn., school
Three weeks after the elementary school shootings in Newtown, Conn., Sen. Al Franken visited an Eagan middle school to discuss school safety and mental health issues.
By Kyle Potter , January 07, 2013
Brought to you by Franken 2014: Thanksgiving tips
"Al's Wild Rice Stuffing" and "Franni's Pureed Butternut Squash" are just a couple of the offerings that appear in a new email from Franken's re-election committee.
By Associated Press , November 21, 2012
Sen. Al Franken, DFL-Minn., column: Minnesota must invest in workforce development
In this increasingly competitive world, U.S. industry leaders and policy makers must to work together to produce enough well-trained workers to let employers continue to expand and innovate.
In short, without action to better prepare our work force for 21st Century jobs, we’ll be left behind.
By Al Franken , November 07, 2012
Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., column: Minnesota needs a Farm Bill
We need the House leadership to hear the voices of the nation’s farm and business leaders and let the House vote to enact a five-year Farm Bill.
By Sen. Al Franken , September 20, 2012
Franken: Insurance rebates to help 123,000 in Minnesota
Sen. Al Franken says more than 123,000 Minnesotans are benefiting from insurance rebates under a provision he sponsored in the federal health law, even though some won't get checks in the mail.
By Associated Press , August 06, 2012
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