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Sen. Franken Joins Bipartisan Law Enforcement Caucus
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Chairman Franken Holds Hearing on Updating Video Privacy Law for 21st Century
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Sen. Franken is Working with the Interior Department to Help Manage the Gray Wolf Population
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Statement on the Anniversary of Citizens United
Thursday, Jan 26
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MinnPost: "Pulling STEM out of compartments and into students' everyday lives"
Sen. Franken is one of the most outspoken advocats for expanding and developing Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) education in Minnesota and America.
Star Tribune: "Komen faces backlash for cutting funds to Planned Parenthood"
A leading breast cancer charity, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, decided to cut grants to Planned Parenthood that were being used for breast examinations.
International Falls Journal: "DNR releases proposal for wolf harvest season this fall"
his year, the Minnesota department of Natural Resources (DNR) is preparing for the inaugural gray wolf hunting and trapping season.
The Advocate : "Franken Tells GSAs He Needs Votes for Anti-discrimination Measure"
Senator Franken celebrated the first annual Gay-Straight Alliance day by speaking with several groups about his Student Non-Discrimination Act bill.
Sens. Franken, Klobuchar, Boozman Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Violence in Local Courtrooms
In response to the dramatic rise in local courthouse violence across the nation—including a shooting in December at the Cook County Courthouse in Grand Marais during which several people were wounded—U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) has introduced the Local Courthouse Safety Act to improve security at smaller courthouses.
Sen. Franken’s Statement on Vote Against FAA Reauthorization
Sen. Al Franken issued the following statement on his vote against the conference report to the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Bill.
Sen. Franken Joins Bipartisan Law Enforcement Caucus
Sen. Al Franken announced that he has joined the bipartisan Senate Law Enforcement Caucus, which advocates for the policies and resources law enforcement agencies need to carry out their missions.
Sen. Franken is Working with the Interior Department to Help Manage the Gray Wolf Population
Sen. Al Franken pressed U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar for federal funding to help manage the gray wolf population in Minnesota. (Photo by Diane Hammond)
Student Non-Discrimination Act Conference Call on GSA Day
On the first annual Gay Straight Alliance Day, Sen. Franken joined local GSA groups from accross the country to talk about his Student Non Discrimination Act.
Visiting Rochester and Red Wing
Sen. Franken has been traveling around Minnesota on a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education tour, where he is visiting schools and businesses to emphasize the importance of STEM education as key to the state’s future competitiveness.
Minnesota Receives Race to the Top Grant
Minnesota recently received a $45 million Race to the Top Grant to increase the number of low-income and disadvantaged children enrolled in early learning programs. Minnesota was one of nine states chosen to receive the grants out of the thirty-five that applied.
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Helping to Navigate the Government
Sometimes working with federal agencies can be difficult or confusing. This was the case when Thomas and Carol Uecker, of Duluth Minnesota, set their retirement plans in motion.
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Helping Top Tool With Taxes
Sen. Franken is proud to have helped Top Tool Inc., a small business in Blaine, resolve their troubles with the IRS and receive the tax rebate they deserved.
