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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
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WCCO: "Sen. Franken Presents Overdue Medal to Princeton Vet"
Tuesday, Apr 23
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.
Rochester Post-Bulletin: "Franken Speech Focuses on Military Families"
The Rochester Post-Bulletin covered Sen. Franken's visit with military families at the fourth annual Military Sisterhood meeting of the Southeast Minnesota Beyond the Yellow Ribbon chapter, a community support organization whose mission is to serve military families.
WCCO: "Sen. Franken Presents Overdue Medal to Princeton Vet"
Click here to read WCCO coverage of Sen. Franken's presentation of the Prisoner of War service medal that Princeton Vet Duane Broten earned in Korea.
Klobuchar, Franken Announce Advisory Committee for U.S. Attorney
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken today announced the formation of an advisory committee to assist them in recommending Minnesota's next U.S. Attorney to the President.
Sen. Franken Statement on Spike in Minnesota Gas Prices
Sen. Al Franken made the following statement in response to the overnight spike in gas prices in Minnesota as a result of the temporary closure of two oil refineries in the Midwest.
Sen. Franken Wins Fight to Help Protect Small Businesses During Immigration Reform
Sen. Al Franken passed two amendments to help small businesses during the Judiciary Committee's hearing to debate and amend the immigration reform bill that will likely soon come before the full Senate.
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.
