the No. 1 thing the Prime Minister there raised was climate change because they are on the ocean.
I am honored to join the Indian Affairs Committee which plays such an important role for our tribal communities all acro...
The rise in gang activity is a serious concern for our communities.
Back in Minnesota and all across the Country, young native women are also falling victim to sexual crimes and increased ...
But, the conclusion of all of you is that this practice, of industry-funded and specific industry-funded CME drives up t...
the synergy, Senator Franken, is huge.
So, when the healthcare reform debate takes place, and there are some Senators, like myself, who think that the money to...
Thank you, gentlemen.
It's counterproductive to be discussing reforming the healthcare system while allowing industry to maintain its hold on ...
I'm proud that my State of Minnesota was the first State to enact legislation, in 1993, requiring public reporting of dr...
As lawmakers, I believe it is our job to remove barriers that create unnecessary costs and unethical influence in the he...
Opening Statement of Senator Al Franken
I was able to participate in the historic nomination of the first Latina appointed to the Supreme Court.
Even under Minnesota's progressive State law, the influence of industry on healthcare is rampant.
I hope, if confirmed for this job, to be able to work with the new players.
Medicine is a lot better now than it was when we were kids. That doesn't mean that industry should fund CME.
I would like to extend a special welcome to my distinguished colleague Senator Boxer.
I would like to keep it that way.
