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Al Franken is an American politician, comedian, and author who served as the junior United States Senator from Minnesota from 2009 until 2018. A member of the Democratic Party, Franken gained national prominence as a writer and performer on 'Saturday Night Live' before transitioning to politics. During his time in the Senate, he focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and consumer protection, and was known for his sharp wit and advocacy for progressive policies. He was a member of several Senate committees, including the Judiciary and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions committees.
It drives me crazy to hear all this talk about, 'We can't pay for healthcare reform.' We can pay for healthcare reform, but we've got to get on top of the overuse of expensive therapies in place of therapies that actually may work better…
I would like to extend a special welcome to my distinguished colleague Senator Boxer.
I was able to participate in the historic nomination of the first Latina appointed to the Supreme Court.
It's counterproductive to be discussing reforming the healthcare system while allowing industry to maintain its hold on physicians' decisions.
There unquestionably is a significant problem with counterfeiting and piracy.
As lawmakers, I believe it is our job to remove barriers that create unnecessary costs and unethical influence in the healthcare system.
How long are they allowed to be on probation before they have to stop doing what they're doing?
Thank you very much for giving me this opportunity to introduce Dr. Robert Petzel.
I would like to thank both you and the Ranking Member, Senator Sessions, for encouraging making this program permanent.
Clearwater County, for example, had an average unemployment rate of over 19 percent in the first 5 months of 2009.
I just want to thank you all and I will follow up with Professor Yale-Loehr on the Minnesota contact.
I fully support Chairman Leahy's recent provision that will make the EB-5 Regional Center Program permanent.
Our country is experiencing the highest national unemployment rates in three decades.
I look forward to working with him in the months and years ahead to make sure that our veterans have the highest possible level of care and quality-of-life.
I do not think I have any higher priority than making sure that our veterans get the health care that they deserve.
Their definition of an activist judge is one who votes differently than they would like.
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.
Franken defeated Republican Norm Coleman after an eight-month recount battle.
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