I want you to know he calls it extreme rural, not just rural, extreme rural.

I've done a bill that Representative Ellison is carrying in the House.

It was an outrageous case.

When the economic times were tough, you'd see more and more scam artists.

I hope you'll focus some on, of course, the mortgage fraud issue.

Their definition of an activist judge is one who votes differently than they would like.

But an energy bill has to take account not just the captains of the energy industry, but also the people who buy the energy.

I know that our distinguished panel here understands that new energy legislation is truly about creating jobs here in America.

Franken defeated Republican Norm Coleman after an eight-month recount battle.

Al Franken will be sworn in as senator from Minnesota tomorrow; the 'Saturday Night Live' alum arriving on Capitol Hill today where he promised to work day and night.

Al Franken is going to Washington. In a unanimous vote today, Minnesota's highest court declaring the former comedian the winner of the last open seat in the U.S. Senate.

Franken's victory now gives Democrats a supermajority in the Senate.

The American people will understand that.

President Obama does have a vision for transportation.

We cannot wait 18 months to do it.

The way we are going, in terms of our deficit and national debt is not sustainable.

Like everyone here, I would like to see this bill enacted as soon as possible, especially for the State of Minnesota.

We're trying to show how much things cost, and maybe this is for you, Ms. Metcalf, Mr. Potter, the issue is also quality.