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Al Franken

Alan Stuart "Al" Franken (born May 21, 1951) is the junior United States Senator from Minnesota. He is a member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, which affiliates with the national Democratic Party.

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  1. Child labor groups upset after Obama administration scraps rules on child farm labor

    The Obama administration's move to scrap a plan that would prevent some children from working in dangerous farm jobs drew sharp rebukes Friday from child welfare adv...

  2. It's time to investigate the IRS

    Richard Nixon ordered the IRS to conduct tax audits of those on his infamous "Enemies List." Now, a spate of investigations and leaks coming out of President Obama's...

  3. Franken Takes a Nap?

    Sen . Al Franken appears to doze off during Kagan's confirmation hearings

  4. Net Neutrality Battle

    Are proposed FCC rules for the Internet in public's best interest?

  5. Power Play: Twitter and Politics

    David Drucker and David Almacy discuss the role of twitter and social media in politics.

  6. 'This Is Frightening'

    Senator Al Franken asks Sotomayor about government regulation of Internet

  7. Jon Lovitz on 'Hannity'

    Comedian takes on president's economic agenda

  8. APNewsBreak: Key bank for US Somalis sending money to Africa delays plan to halt transactions

    A bank that handles the majority of money transfers from Minnesota to Somalia said Friday it would continue that service until Dec. 30, allowing funds to keep flowin...

  9. Bank Plans to Close Accounts With Somali Money Transfer Businesses Over Fear Funds Go to Terrorists

    Tens of thousands of Somalis living in Minnesota might be forced to find another way to send money to relatives in their homeland after a bank that handles the major...

  10. In Somalia, Fears Over U.S. Wire Transfer Block

    MOGADISHU, Somalia -- Somali officials said Friday they are pleading with U.S. authorities to persuade banks to reconsider a decision to block money transfers from M...

  11. Carrier IQ Not Alone: Most Smartphones Will Track You

    Cell phone surveillance is all fun and marketing until they start following you -- and we're all being followed to one degree or another by our fancy smartphones. Tr...

  12. In Somalia, Fears Over U.S. Wire Transfer Block

    Somali officials said Friday they are pleading with U.S. authorities to persuade banks to reconsider a decision to block money transfers from Minnesota's Somali comm...

  1. Vandals Damage Sen . Al Franken's Window in Minneapolis

    Minnesota Sen. Al Franken's office says someone possibly shot a pellet through one of his windows at his Minneapolis home.Franken and his wife were not home at the t...

  2. No joke: Sen . Al Franken believes Vikings good enough, smart enough to go to the Super Bowl

    Vacationing Sen. Al Franken had plenty to say about his beloved Minnesota Vikings on his first visit to the team's training camp.Franken watched practice on Thursday...

  3. Sen . Al Franken Naps, Draws Cartoons During Kagan Hearings

    He's good enough, he's smart enough, but doggone it — he just can't keep his eyes open for Senate confirmation hearings.Al Franken , the onetime comedian and current...

  4. Senator Franken , at Center Stage, Presides Over Sotomayor Vote

    Not bad for the Senate's most junior member. Al Franken , D-Minn., who was sworn into office less than a month ago, got to preside over the history-making confirmati...

  5. Soros could just be getting started with $2 million to boost to the left

    Occasionally, even George Soros steps out of the shadows. He did so in 2004 when he spent at least $32 million trying to prevent George W. Bush's reelection. Now he'...

  6. What Al Franken's Election Tells Us

    Senator Al Franken likely owes his Senate victory to felons. With a razor thin victory over Senator Norm Coleman in 2008 of just 312 votes, felons convicted of crime...

  7. Godfather of the Left throws $36 million at elections

    When you like a product, you give it your stamp of approval – whether it's the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval or the USDA imprint on food. But if you love a prod...

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