Al in the News
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AgriNews: "Franken visits Dawson farm"
Click here to read AgriNews coverage of Sen. Franken recent visit to Roger and Karen Strom's farm to hear from farmers and business leaders about federal agriculture policy.
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Star Tribune: "Tighter rules on cellphone tracking urged"
Sen. Franken, Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law, recently announced the release of a new report he requested from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) that shows wireless companies are not providing consumers enough information about how they use and share their private location data, and says that federal action would likely help address this problem.
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KARE 11: "Skills gap focus of Minnesota high tech employers"
Senator Franken recently toured the Minnetonka headquarters of DataCard which is a high tech company that manufactures the machines that produce personalized credit cards, passports, and national identity cards for countries all around the world. DataCard requires a high skilled workforce and employees who have global perspective.
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Rochester Post Bulletin: "Franken seeks answers in deaths of WSU Grad, friend"
Winona State University grad, Kari Bowerman, was traveling through Southeast Asia with her friend Cathy Huynh when they both became sick in Vietnam. Both of the women were admitted to the hospital and unfortunately passed away from yet to be determined causes. Sen. Franken wrote a letter to Secretary of State Clinton to ask for an investigation into the two women's deaths.
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New York Times: Collins: "The Lows of Higher Ed"
New York Times Columnist Gail Collins recently wrote about the need to make sure students are aware of the cost of their college education. Collins mentioned Sen. Franken's Understanding the True Cost of College Act which would require all schools to provide students with a standard form that would inform students of their finacial responsibilites.
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Rochester Post Bulletin: "Franken to Chamber: Education a key to helping economy"
Senator Franken recently met with the Rochester Chamber of Commerece Foundation and learned about the work they are doing to inspire the next generation of job creators. Click here to read the Rochester Post Bulletin's coverage of the meeting and Sen. Franken's speech.
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KELO TV: "Franken Works On Lewis & Clark Water Project"
Sen. Franken is pushing for the federal government to complete work on the Minnesota portion of the Lewis and Clark water project.
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Star Tribune: "Insurers sending out rebate checks"
Sen. Franken authored the Medical Loss Ratio provision as part of the Affordable Care Act, which requires health insurers to spend at least 80-85 percent of what they collect in premiums on actual health services for their customers.
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DL-Online: Editorial: "Minn. senators doing a good job"
Sen. Franken was praised by the Detroit Lakes Tribune for the work he has been doing to improve the day-to-day lives of Minnesotans.
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MinnPost: "Thousands of Minnesotans to receive health rebates under Franken provision"
Sen. Franken authored the Medical Loss Ratio provision in the Affordable Care Act, and a new report shows that more than 100,000 Minnesotans will benefit from the provision.
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DL-Online: Editorial: "Rebate checks courtesy of Franken"
Sen. Franken authored the Medical Loss Ratio provision in the Affordable Care Act, and a new report shows that more than 100,000 Minnesotans will benefit from the provision.
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Star Tribune: "Senate approves nearly $1T farm bill"
Sen. Franken voted to pass the Farm Bill, which included his provision to help rural farmers use renewable energy. The Farm Bill also helps cut the deficit and provide a strong safety net to farmers.
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Bemidji Pioneer: "Bemidji mail center safe from cuts for now"
Sen. Franken applauded the Postmaster General's decision to keep the mail-processing centers in Duluth and Bemidji open.
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Care2: "White House Endorses Student Non Discrimination Act"
On April 20th, 2012 President Obama endorsed Sen. Franken's Student Non Discrimination Act. This legislation will help protect children in the face of bullying at schools. Sen. Franken continues to fight for the rights of LGBT kids.
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MinnPost: "College students tell Franken, Dayton about impact of student debt"
Sen. Franken met with students at the university of Minnesota to talk about growing student debt.
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MPR: 'Buffet Rule' plays into bigger debate over taxes and spending
Sen. Franken continues to fight for working families by arguing that the wealthiest Americans should pay their fair share of taxes. Sen. Franken wants Congress to consider the 'Buffet Rule'--a rule that would require anyone making over $1 Million a year to pay at least 30 percent of their income taxes.
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Star Tribune: Wounded Cook County prosecutor discusses courthouse security firsthand
As part of Sen. Franken's ongoing fight to increase courthouse security he met with law enforcement and court officials at the Hennepin County Government Center.
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West Central Tribune: "Sen. Al Franken holds listening session in Willmar, Minn."
As Sen. Franken travels around Minnesota he holding listening tours in communities to hear about what matters most to Minneostans.
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KSTP: Poetry Contest: 'My Experiences as a Military Child'
To honor "Millitary Child and National Poetry Monty" Sen. Franken is hosting a poetry competition for children of military families.
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CNet: Why you can't sue your wireless carrier in a class action
Sen. Franken is leading the charge on behalf of consumers in their fight against wireless providers. Sen. Franken wants consumers to have options when issues with their wireless carriers arise. As it stands consumers are not allowed to bring a class action suit against their wireless carriers.