Oct 20, 2011
Mr. President, today I am introducing the Community Wind Act with my friend and colleague Senator Tester from Montana. Rural renewable energy development has been one of my top priorities since coming to the Senate. America's rural…
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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.
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Oct 19, 2011
Mr. President, I also respect my good friend from North Carolina, and I want to thank him for his vote on my amendment. I think he is going to like some of my other amendments too. I wish to take issue too with one thing he said. I think…
Oct 19, 2011
I wish to thank the ranking member. We talk on the phone about this. We have talked over dinner about this bill. I wish to thank Senator Alexander, whom I asked to come to his office. We spent a very substantive session talking exactly…
Oct 19, 2011
During this whole period, I talked with the Senator. I have asked to see the ranking member and meet with him in his office to tell him what I wanted to see in this bill. I agree with the Senator from Kentucky, who has talked about there…
Oct 19, 2011
I thank the chairman for allowing me to ask a question. I want to know because I have only been here 2-plus years. But it seems to me that actually, from my perspective--this is my perspective--this committee has worked in a pretty…
Oct 19, 2011
Certainly. And obviously I believe in the markup we will have a healthy discussion of every part of this bill and of every amendment. I think the Senator from North Carolina is going to be so thrilled with my amendments, that at the end of…
Oct 19, 2011
Mr. President, today I am introducing the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Judgment Fund Distribution Act with my friend and colleague from Minnesota, Senator Klobuchar. This legislation will finally allow for the distribution of funds owed to the…
Sep 22, 2011
I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? ``There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll.
Sep 13, 2011
Mr. President, I rise today to talk about the urgent need for FEMA disaster funds, which is under this Burma joint resolution. I was very concerned when I heard some of my colleagues in the House of Representatives demanding that spending…
Jul 30, 2011
Mr. President, I rise today to give a voice to Minnesotans to relay their thoughts on how Congress should resolve this impasse and raise the debt ceiling to avoid a default. On Wednesday, I received an e-mail from a constituent in St…
Jul 28, 2011
Mr. President, are we in morning business? The PRESIDING OFFICER. We are in morning business. ____________________
Jul 28, 2011
Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to former Minnesota Twins pitcher Bert Blyleven, who this week received his sport's highest honor when he was inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. To Bert, I offer hearty and…
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