Floor and Hearing Statements
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Sen. Franken Delivers Speech on New START Treaty and Nuclear Modernization
Today, Sen. Franken went to the Senate floor to talk about the New START treaty and the maintenance of a safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrent.
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Floor Statement on the Introduction of the End Debt Collector Abuse Act
Senator LeMieux and I are introducing today the End Debt Collector Abuse Act, which would forbid debt collectors from seeking the arrest of a consumer in pursuit of payment. It would also require that debt collectors provide consumers with basic information up front-such as an itemization of the principal, fees and interest that make up the debt-so that consumers can recognize a debt, determine whether the collector's claim is accurate, and exercise their rights.
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The Importance of the Recovery Act
To read Sen. Franken's statement on the importance of the Recovery Act click here.
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Sen. Franken Statement on the National Mediation Board Rule Change
Today, after the NMB rule change, a union election at an airline will be just like any other election.
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Floor Statement on the DISCLOSE Act
The DISCLOSE Act will allow Americans to know how and which corporations-and unions-are trying to influence elections.
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Sen. Franken's Statement on World Alzheimers Day
I rise today to honor the Minnesotans and their families affected by Alzheimer's disease, and to recognize September 21st as World Alzheimer's Day.
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Statement on the Repeal of the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" Policy
Sen. Franken is strongly in favor of repealing the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy.
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Sen. Franken Floor Statement on the DREAM Act
Mr. President, these are children, and we need to help them. They've learned in our schools, they've played with our kids, and they want to serve our country. We just need to give them a chance.
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Sen. Franken Statement on the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
Thank you, Mr. President. I rise today to speak in support of food safety legislation. Food safety is a topic that affects every single American.
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Remarks On The Confirmation of Solicitor General Elena Kagan
M. President, I rise today to support the nomination of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to be an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
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Sen. Franken's Statement on the Importance of Transparency and the DISCLOSE Act
M. President, I rise today to urge my colleagues to allow debate on the DISCLOSE Act, a common-sense measure to fix just some of the problems created by the Citizens United decision.
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Sen. Franken's Statement During HELP Subcommittee Hearing on BP and Workplace Safety
BP is an enormous company-last year they had over $230 billion in sales, and operated 16 refineries-5 here in the United States. They also employ over 80,000 people. They are responsible for the workplace safety of 80,000 employees. That's the same number of people who live in Bloomington, Minnesota. And that's the reason we care so much about the process safety procedures at BP. Just as for any other employer in the oil and gas industry, when mistakes are made, lives are lost. And BP has established a very disappointing track record. Twenty six workers have died under its watch in the past five years alone.
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Statement of Senator Al Franken For the Senate Special Committee on Aging
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding today's hearing on this important issue for seniors in Minnesota and across the country.
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Statement by Sen. Franken from the HELP Committee hear ing on Treating Rare And Neglected Pediatric Diseases
Mr. Chairman, thank you for holding this hearing on rare and neglected pediatric diseases. This is an issue that touches the lives of thousands of Minnesotans and I'm looking forward to hearing from our witnesses.
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Statement On The Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Committee Vote On The Nomination Of Solicitor General Elena Kagan
Mr. Chairman, I'm going to vote for General Kagan.
Because I think that General Kagan understands the place of the Supreme Court, and its relationship to the executive, to the legislature, and to the American people.
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Sen. Franken's Floor Statement On The Nation's Budget Deficits
Sen. Franken delivers a floor speech on unemployment insurance, the economy, and the budget deficit.
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Statement on the Introduction of the Medication Therapy Management Expanded Benefits Act of 2010
I'm proud today to be joining Senator Hagan in introducing the MTM Expanded Benefits Act.
We all know that prescription drugs are an essential part of health care. What a lot of people don't know is that only about 50 percent of Americans typically take their medicines as prescribed. -
Sen. Franken's Remarks on Solicitor General Elena Kagan's Nomination
Every Senator who has spoken before me has sworn to "support and defend the Constitution of the United States." And so have I. There are few things that we do that are more important to fulfilling that oath than making sure that the Justices of the United States Supreme Court are brilliant, humane, and just individuals
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Statement on the Passing of Judge Gerald W. Heaney
Sen. Franken delivered a floor statement sorrowfully noting the passing of Judge Gerald W. Heaney.
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Statement on the Introduction of the HELP for Separated Children Act
The Humane Enforcement and Legal Protections (HELP) for Separated Children Act aims to protect our nation's kids from unnecessary harm from immigration enforcement actions.