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Klobuchar, Franken Introduce Legislation to Help Prevent Spikes in Gas Prices
Thursday, May 23 -
Sens. Franken and Wicker Fight to Prevent Future Financial Collapse; Clean Up Credit Rating Agencies
Friday, May 17 -
Sen. Franken's Energy Section of 2013 Farm Bill Passes Agriculture Committee
Tuesday, May 14 -
Sen. Franken Announces Disaster Declaration for Southwest Minnesota Communities Impacted by April Ice Storm
Monday, May 6
Mankato Free Press Editorial Board: SEC should act on ratings conflict
Sen. Al Franken made the case at a recent Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Roundtable that the credit rating industry-which includes companies like S&P and Moody's-needs to be cleaned up in order to protect Minnesotans from another financial meltdown like the one that happened in 2008. The Mankato Free Press' Editorial Board recognized the problems rampant in the industry-namely that the credit rating agencies have been giving sterling ratings to complete junk and urged the SEC to regulate the industry and eliminate the conflict-of-interest.
Duluth News Tribune: "Franken still frustrated with gas prices"
The Duluth News Tribune covered Sen. Franken's frustration over the recent spike of gas prices in Minnesota because of simultaneous refinery closings. With Minnesotans now paying among the highest prices for gas, he recently pressed a top Department of Energy official to explain how this kind of thing can be prevented in the future. Click here to read more.
Northland's Newcenter TV: "Sen. Franken Pushing to Reform Credit Rating Agencies"
Click here to watch Sen. Franken's interview with Northland's Newscenter about his work to reform the credit rating industry and prevent another economic collapse like the one in 2008.
Star Tribune: Sen Franken pleads with SEC for reform
The Star Tribune covered a special roundtable discussion held by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on the credit rating industry, during which Sen. Al Franken made the case that the industry needs to be cleaned up in order to protect Minnesotans against the effects of future financial meltdowns, like the 2008 collapse.
Klobuchar, Franken Introduce Legislation to Help Prevent Spikes in Gas Prices
Sens. Klobuchar and Franken introduced legislation to help prevent spikes in gas prices. The legislation would require refineries to report their maintenance schedule to the Department of Energy to prevent simultaneous closures and help avert future shortages. Click here for more.
Sen. Franken Provision to End Elder Abuse Included in Legislation to Help Seniors
U.S. Sen. Al Franken's (D-Minn.) legislation to guarantee seniors basic rights and protections from abuse and neglect as they receive long-term services and support in their homes and communities has been included in a bill to reauthorize the Older Americans Act (OAA) introduced today by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Chair of the Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging of the Senate Health Committee.
Sen. Franken Introduces Bill to Help Make College Affordable, Improve Opportunities for Students
Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) continued his push to make college affordable in Minnesota and across the country by introducing legislation to expand access to programs that allow students to earn college credits while in high school.
Sen. Franken's Energy Section of 2013 Farm Bill Passes Agriculture Committee
Sen. Al Franken introduced the energy legislation to be included in the 2013 Farm Bill, which includes several provisions expected to create jobs throughout Minnesota and the country. Click here to read more.
Sen. Franken Announces Disaster Declaration for Southwest Minnesota Communities Impacted by April Ice Storm
Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken and Rep. Tim Walz announced that the White House has approved federal assistance for southwest Minnesota communities impacted by the recent winter storm that caused extensive damage to homes, businesses and public infrastructure in the region.
Sen. Franken's College Affordability Resource Nights
Key members of Sen. Franken's staff will be hosting "College Affordability Resource Nights" across Minnesota to help families understand their best options for paying for college. Click here for more information.
Sen. Franken's Statement on the Ice Storm in Southwest Minnesota
Click here to read Sen. Franken's statement on the ice and heavy snow storm in Southwest Minnesota.
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Helping 10,000 Minnesotans
Sen. Franken is proud to have been able to help 10,000 Minnesotans since taking office.
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Getting Help Abroad
Sen. Franken is proud to have been able to help the Iverson family return to Minnesota after Chau Iverson was robbed in Vietnam.
