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Senator Al Franken's Public Statements

Al Franken
Full Name: Al Franken
Office: U.S. Senate (MN) - Jr, Democratic/Farmer/Labor
First Elected: 11/04/2008
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Franni; 2 Children: Thomasin, Joe
Birth Date: 05/21/1951
Birth Place: New York, NY
Religion: Jewish

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May 17, 2013 Klobuchar, Franken Announce Advisory Committee for U.S. Attorney Washington, DC
May 16, 2013 Sen. Franken Wins Fight to Help Protect Small Businesses During Immigration Reform Unknown
May 16, 2013 Sen. Franken Statement on Spike in Minnesota Gas Prices Unknown
May 16, 2013 Franken, Walz Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Tackle VA Backlog Unknown
May 16, 2013 Senate Passes Franken-Cosponsored Amendment to Bolster Iron Range Economy Unknown
May 16, 2013 Gillibrand, Collins, Boxer, Johanns, Benishek, Gabbard, Begich, Blumenthal, Coons, Franken, Hirono, Mikulski, Pryor, Schatz, Shaheen, Rockefeller, Feinstein, Hanna, Sinema, Joined by Service Members Victimized by Sexual Assault in Announcing Bicameral Legislation Reforming Military Justice System Washington, DC
May 15, 2013 Harkin, Alexander, Roberts, Franken Introduce Legislation to Clarify Oversight Responsibilities for Pharmaceutical Compounding, Ensure Safety for Consumers Washington, DC
May 15, 2013 Sen. Franken Lauds Passage of Bipartisan Waterways Development Legislation Unknown
May 14, 2013 Sen. Franken to SEC on Credit Rating Industry: "There Must Be Reform' Unknown
May 14, 2013 Sen. Franken Applauds Marriage Equality Becoming Law in Minnesota Unknown
May 9, 2013 Sens. Klobuchar, Franken Amendment to Fight the Spread of Asian Carp Passes Senate Unknown
May 8, 2013 Sen. Franken Pushes to Bring High-Speed Internet Access to Rural Communities and Businesses Unknown
May 8, 2013 Sen. Franken Introduces Amendments to Help Small Businesses & Kids in Immigration Reform Unknown
May 8, 2013 Sen. Franken-Backed Bill to Promote Retrofitting Buildings Clears Key Hurdle Unknown
May 7, 2013 Sen. Franken Leads Charge to Protect Legal Right to Day in Court Unknown
May 7, 2013 The Sequester Washington, DC
May 6, 2013 Letter to Dr. Margaret Hamburg, Commissioner for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration - End Infant Drug Shortage Unknown
May 6, 2013 Sens. Harkin and Franken Introduce Energy Section of 2013 Farm Bill Washington, DC
May 3, 2013 Klobuchar, Franken, Walz Announce White House Disaster Declaration for Southwest Minnesota Communities Impacted by Severe Winter Storm Washington, DC
May 2, 2013 Letter to Ray LaHood, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, and Michael Huerta, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Preserve Contract Tower Funding Washington, DC
May 2, 2013 Sen. Franken Reacts to Boise Paper Mill Layoffs Unknown
May 2, 2013 Sen. Franken Reacts to Boise Paper Mill Layoffs Unknown
April 30, 2013 Letter to SEC Chairman Mary Jo White - Protect Consumers' Legal Rights Against Wall Street Unknown
April 30, 2013 Letter to Acting U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Demetrios Marantis and Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce Rebecca Blank - Requesting Scrutiny of European Commission Ethanol Imports Decision Washington, DC
April 26, 2013 Harkin, Alexander, Franken, Roberts Release Draft Bill to Make Clear Oversight Responsibilities for Pharmaceutical Compounding, Ensure Safety for Consumers Washington, DC
April 26, 2013 Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Tom Harkin and Jerry Moran - Senators Seek Support for Seniors Washington, DC
April 26, 2013 Sen. Franken Pushes for School Principal Recruitment, Training to Improve Education Unknown
April 26, 2013 Bennet, Franken Push for School Principal Recruitment, Training to Improve Education Unknown
April 25, 2013 Legislation Aims to Support Next Generation of Farmers Washington, DC
April 25, 2013 Letter to Mr. Lowell McAdam, Chairman and CEO of Verizon Communications, Inc. and Mr. Randall Stephenson, Chairman and CEO of AT&T, Inc. - Expanded Cell Phone Service in Southwest Minnesota Unknown
April 25, 2013 Sen. Franken: Border-Crossing Fee Would Hurt Minnesota Communities and Businesses Unknown
April 24, 2013 Sen. Franken's Senate Resolution Urges No Social Security, Veterans Benefits Cuts Unknown
April 24, 2013 Letter to W. Craig Fugate, Administrator of Federal Emergency Management Agency - Expedite Recovery Efforts in Southwest Minnesota After Winter Storm Washington, DC
April 23, 2013 Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 --Motion to Proceed--Continued Washington, DC
April 22, 2013 Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 --Motion to Proceed Washington, DC
April 19, 2013 Sen. Franken Continues Fight to Protect Minnesota's Retailers from Unfair Online Competition Unknown
April 18, 2013 Klobuchar, Franken, Ellison Statements On US Bank Decision To Allow Somali-Americans To Send Money Home Washington, DC
April 18, 2013 Sen. Franken's Statement on Failure of Gun Violence Prevention Provisions Unknown
April 17, 2013 Sen. Franken Lauds Pentagon's Decision to Protect Integrity of Military Medals Unknown
April 17, 2013 Sen. Franken on Immigration Bill: "Very Good Start, but We've Got Work To Do' Unknown
April 16, 2013 Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013 Washington, DC
April 16, 2013 Schatz Joins Rockefeller and 17 Other Senators to Introduce Legislation That Protects Seniors and Reduces Deficit By $141.2 Billion Washington, DC
April 14, 2013 Sen. Franken Says Approval of New Crystal Sugar Contract is Good News For Workers, Families, and Communities Across Red River Valley Unknown
April 11, 2013 Sen. Franken Introduces Bill to Protect Consumers from Potentially Harmful Chemicals in their Homes Unknown
April 11, 2013 Letter to Secretary of State John Kerry - Tibet Washington, DC
April 10, 2013 Sen. Franken Provisions to Improve Mental Health in Schools Clears Key Hurdle Unknown
April 10, 2013 Third Annual Minnesota Delegation Hotdish Competition Unknown
April 8, 2013 Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013--Motion to Proceed Washington, DC
April 8, 2013 The Star Tribune - Minnesota Should Boost State Aid to Needy Students Unknown
April 1, 2013 Sen. Franken Calls for End to Disturbing Consumer Tracking Trend Unknown

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