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Sen. Franken Applauds Decision to Keep Rural Post Offices in Minnesota Open
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Sen. Franken Meets with Minnesota WWII Veterans on National Mall
Wednesday, May 16 -
Sen. Franken Op-Ed: A college education shouldn't drive students toward bankruptcy
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Sen. Franken Statement on the Violence Against Women Act
Thursday, Apr 26
Care2: White House Endorses Student Non Discrimination Act
On April 20th, 2012 President Obama endorsed Sen. Franken's Student Non Discrimination Act. This legislation will help protect children in the face of bullying at schools. Sen. Franken continues to fight for the rights of LGBT kids.
MinnPost: "College students tell Franken, Dayton about impact of student debt"
Sen. Franken met with students at the university of Minnesota to talk about growing student debt.
MPR: 'Buffet Rule' plays into bigger debate over taxes and spending
Sen. Franken continues to fight for working families by arguing that the wealthiest Americans should pay their fair share of taxes. Sen. Franken wants Congress to consider the 'Buffet Rule'--a rule that would require anyone making over $1 Million a year to pay at least 30 percent of their income taxes.
Star Tribune: Wounded Cook County prosecutor discusses courthouse security firsthand
As part of Sen. Franken's ongoing fight to increase courthouse security he met with law enforcement and court officials at the Hennepin County Government Center.
Sen. Franken Meets with Woodbury Student Named Minnesota's "Poetry Out Loud" Champion
Sen. Franken met in his office with Oluwatoosin Oyeyemi "Yemi" Ajagbe, a Woodbury High School student who won the 2012 Minnesota Poetry Out Loud contest, which encourages students to study great poetry through memorization and recitation.
Sen. Franken Meets with Minnesota WWII Veterans on National Mall
Yesterday evening, Sen. Franken met with a group of Minnesota veterans on the National Mall to thank the group for their service to our country. The veterans – most of whom served in World War II – were greeted by Sen. Franken at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Sen. Franken Urges Key Senate Leaders to Move Forward on 2012 Farm Bill Quickly
Sen. Franken and several of his Senate colleagues urged Senate leadership to bring up a vote on the 2012 Farm Bill as soon as possible to create certainty for farmers and rural communities across Minnesota.
Sen. Franken Applauds Decision to Keep Rural Post Offices in Minnesota Open
Sen. Franken lauded the Postmaster General for abandoning his plan to close rural post offices in Minnesota.
Sen. Franken Meets with Minnesota WWII Veterans on National Mall
Sen. Franken met with a group of Minnesota veterans on the National Mall to thank the group for their service to our country.
Photos from Sen. Franken's Meeting with Officers from Minneapolis
This week, Sen. Franken was proud to meet with officers from the Minneapolis politce department who had driven to Washington DC to commemorate the death of Officer Richard Crittenden who was killed in the line of duty.
Sen. Franken's College Affordability Outreach Tour
Sen. Franken and his staff have been traveling around Minnesota talking to students, community leaders, and parents about the cost of college.
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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.
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Working with the Minnesota Swarm
The Minnesota Swarm were getting ready to play against the Edmonton Rush in the National Lacrosse League, when they ran into a serious problem; three of their coaches are Canadian citizens and didn’t yet have the correct visas to work in the United States, which meant that they wouldn’t be able to participate in the next game.
