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Sen. Franken Seeks Entrants to Poetry Contest for Minnesotas Military Children
Friday, Mar 8 -
Sens. Franken, Klobuchar, Boozman Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Courthouse Violence
Friday, Mar 8 -
President to Sign into Law Franken Provisions Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence
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Al Franken, Jim Ramstad: Improving Care for Mental Illness
Wednesday, Feb 27
Gail Rosenblum, Star Tribune: Franken Fought for VAWA
Gail Rosenblum wrote an op-ed for the Star Tribune about the final passage of the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act which included two provisions authored by Sen. Franken.
Austin Daily Herald: "Franken talks farming in Albert Lea"
Click here to read the Austin Daily Herald's coverage of Sen. Franken's visit to southeast Minnesota to discuss agriculture and rural issues.
Mankato Free Press recognizes Sen. Franken for his work on improving mental health care
Click here to read the Mankato Free Press praise Sen. Franken's work to ensure that schools provide access to critical mental health treatment for kids who need and deserve these services.
MPR: "Franken: Student mental health key in helping school security"
Click here to read about Sen. Franken's meeting with school officials, government leaders, and mental health experts to hear what they need from Congress to address student's safety at school.
Sen. Franken Makes Progress on Lewis & Clark Water Project in Senate Budget
Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) announced that he has secured a budget increase to benefit the Lewis and Clark Regional Water Project in the budget that's being debated this week in the Senate.
Fmr. MN State Senator to Sen. Franken, Senate Judiciary Panel: Immigration Reform Must Protect Children
A former Minnesota State Senator told U.S. Senator Al Franken (D-Minn.) and other members of the Senate Judiciary Committee today that immigration reform must put an end to the "heartbreaking stories" of children in Minnesota and across the country who have been left behind when their parents are detained or deported after federal immigration enforcement raids.
Sen. Franken's Statement on Nomination of Tom Perez to Serve as Labor Secretary
Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) released the following statement after President Obama nominated Tom Perez to serve as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor.
Sen. Franken Presents WWII Veteran with Overdue Medal
On January 12, Sen. Franken presented Chester Hoeft of Princeton, MN with the Knight of the Legion of Honor Medal from the nation of France for his service to help liberate France during WWII.
Sen. Frankens Statement on the Tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut
Click here to read Sen. Al Franken's statement in reaction to the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut.
Consumer Alert: Medicare Open Enrollment Window
Medicare open enrollment is a brief time during the year when Medicare and Medicare Advantage subscribers can switch their plans and make sure that the plan they are enrolled in is the best one available.
Sen. Franken and Geoffrey Canada Visit the Northside Achievement Zone
Sen. Franken recently joined children's education advocate Geoffrey Canada, founder of the Harlem Children's Zone, during a visit to the Northside Achievement Zone in Minneapolis. Click here to read about their visit and to see photos.
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Helping 10,000 Minnesotans
Sen. Franken is proud to have been able to help 10,000 Minnesotans since taking office.
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Getting Help Abroad
Sen. Franken is proud to have been able to help the Iverson family return to Minnesota after Chau Iverson was robbed in Vietnam.