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Sen. Franken Visits Apple Valley Elementary School
Recently, Sen. Franken toured the Cedar Park Elementary School in Apple Valley and met with school and local officials about the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
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Food Safety Modernization Act FAQ
Sen. Franken knows how important farming and agriculture are to Minnesota, so he made certain the Food Safety bill included exemptions for small farms and small facilities.
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Sen. Franken Gets Veteran Overdue Medals
Earlier this month, Sen. Franken presented several long-overdue medals to Erick Skoglund, a St. Paul U.S. Army veteran.
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Sen. Franken Addresses Manufacturers
Last week, Sen. Franken spoke to the 2010 Manufacturing Summit and published an op-ed in the St. Cloud Times about the importance of manufacturing jobs in this economy.
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Sen. Franken and Tammy Aaberg Work to End School Bullying
We need strong laws in place to prevent the harassment of LGBT students. You can learn more about Student Non-Discrimination Act here.
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Sen. Franken Meets with Local Business Leaders in Grand Rapids
Sen. Franken joined local officials and business leaders at the groundbreaking for the Itasca Economic Development Corporation Industrial Park recently in Grand Rapids.
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November 1st Deadline for Service Academy Nominations
Candidates for U.S. Service Academy nominations must submit their applications by November 1st.
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Flood Relief for Southern Minnesota
Sen. Franken is pleased to announce that President Obama has issued a disaster declaration for the communities in southern Minnesota that were devastated by recent flooding.
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Sen. Franken Works with Habitat for Humanity
Recently, Sen. Franken joined Fmr. President Jimmy Carter and Fmr. Vice President Walter Mondale at the Minnesota Habitat for Humanity event in Minneapolis.
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New Health Care Benefits
September is a very important month for the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
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Creating Jobs in Minnesota with The Small Business Jobs Act
The Small Business Jobs Act will help small businesses create as many as 500,000 new jobs.
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Sen. Franken Receives Golden Triangle Award from National Farmers Union
Sen. Franken receives the Golden Triangle award from the National Farmers Union.
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Preparing for the Great Minnesota Get-Together
The State Fair is one of my favorite events every year. (I highly recommend the roasted corn.)
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Minnesota Projects Pass Senate Appropriations Committee
These projects, which have been approved by the Appropriations Committee, will create jobs and stimulate the economy, as well as improving local communities with infrastructure and better resources.
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Franken Signs Letter Calling For The Appointment of Elizabeth Warren
Sen. Franken has been a leading advocate for Professor Elizabeth Warren to lead the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a key element of the recent Financial Reform legislation.
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Franken Releases Report on Challenges Facing Minnesota Seniors
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Franken Calls For Full Investigation Into Enbridge Oil Spill
Last week, Sen. Franken called on The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to conduct a full investigation into the recent Michigan oil spill.
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United States Senate Youth Program
The United States Senate Youth Program, established in 1962 by U.S. Senate Resolution, is a unique educational experience for outstanding high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service.
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Minnesota Small Businesses Benefit From The Affordable Care Act
In a new report on the small business tax credit that was included in the 2010 Affordable Care Act, Families USA has announced that 77,900 of Minnesota small businesses will be eligible for Premium Tax Credits in 2010.
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Letter to the FCC on the Proposed Comcast-NBC Universal Merger
On Monday, Sen. Franken wrote a letter to the Secretary of the Federal Communications Commission expressing his concern about the upcoming merger between Comcast and NBC Universal Studios. Previously, Sen. Franken has voiced his conerns about the merger in the Senate Judiciary Committee.