Al in the News
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The Pioneer Press: Questions with Bob Sansevere: Sen. Al Franken hasn't given up on his Vikings
Yesterday, Sen. Franken spoke with Bob Sensevere about the Minnesota Vikings. The interview is below.
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Washington Post: "Political Football"
Today, The Washington Post published Sen. Franken's Op-Ed about being a fan of the Minnesota Vikings, who are playing the Washington Redskins on Sunday.
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MinnPost: "Guidelines outline spending-disclosure requirements for health insurers"
Today, MinnPost covered the Department of Health and Human Services' new medical loss ratio (MLR) guidelines, which were originally proposed by Sen. Franken.
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Fox 9: Veterans Home Investigated for Retaliation
After hearing complaints about the way a veterans home in Hastings was treating its residents, Sen. Franken called for an investigation into the home
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MinnPost: "Sen. Al Franken's remarks at Mental Health Education Project's 10th-year celebration"
Today, MinnPost released Sen. Franken's remarks from the Mental Health Education Project's 10th Anniversary Dinner, which was held in Bloomington last Saturday.
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Star Tribune: "Local debt collector to pay $1.75 million"
Today, the Star Tribune reports that Allied Interstate Inc., a Minnesota debt collection agency, broke the law trying to illegally collect debts and will pay a $1.75 million settlement.
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MinnPost: "Klobuchar, Franken back Sun Country for slot at D.C.'s Reagan National"
Today, MinnPost reports that the Department of Transportation is considering a new landing and takeoff spot for Sun Country Airlines at Reagan National Airport in Washington, a proposal backed by Sen Franken.
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Roll Call: "Senate Democrats Ask for Tighter Rules on Foreign Money in Campaigns"
Roll Call notes that Sen. Franken and 13 of his colleagues recently sent a letter to the FEC regarding the regulations that will govern the recent Citizens United ruling.
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Brainerd Dispatch: "Region Five in Staples gets $825K HUD grant"
The Brainerd Dispatch reports that the Department of Housing and Urban Development has given a $825,000 grant to the Region Five Development Commission in Staples, Minnesota.
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Fox 21 News: "Lake Co. receives money for broadband internet"
Sen. Franken is working with federal and state officials to bring broadband internet access to Two Harbors Minnesota.
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International Falls Journal: "Sen. Al Franken makes stop in the Falls"
Over the weekend, Sen. Franken visited the new aiport in International Falls.
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KSTP: "Franken to Banks: Stop Foreclosure Proceedings"
KSTP reports on Sen. Franken's efforts to stop forclosures by Ally Financial and JP Morgan.
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Detroit Lakes Online: "Editorial: Time to end debt collector abuse"
Today, Detroit Lakes Online ran an editorial lauding The End Debt Collector Abuse Act, of which Sen. Franken is a co-sponsor.
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MinnPost: "Franken wants Chamber investigated over election spending"
Today, MinnPost covered Sen. Franken's call for an investigation into the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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Star Tribune: "Carter hammering for Habitat"
Today, the Star Tribune covered Sen. Al Franken's work with President Jimmy Carter at the Habitat for Humanity event in Minneapolis.
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Star Tribune: "Debt collector bill is bipartisan, for now"
Today, the Star Tribune wrote about Sen. Franken's bipartisan efforts to pass the "End Debt Collector Abuse Act."
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MinnPost: "Senators demand national investigation into Indian Health Service mismanagement"
MinnPost covers the Indian Affairs Committee hearing over corruption in the Indian Health Service.
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Star Tribune: "Minnesota Nice doesn't apply"
Today, the Star Tribune wrote about Sen. Franken's support of Minnesotan Jeffrey Almer's cause as he works to strengthen food safety regulations in light of the death of his mother from tainted food.
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Brainerd Dispatch: "Rural Development dollars slated for Brainerd area"
Today, the Brainerd Dispatch wrote about funding Sen. Franken helped secure for expanding Broadband access in Minnesota.
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Washington Post: "J.P. Morgan will halt foreclosures"
Today, the Washington Post wrote about Senator Franken's response to thousands of improperly handled foreclosures.