Jun 8, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the pending amendment be set aside and that my amendment No. 4311 be called up. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? The Chair hears none, and it is so ordered. The clerk will report the…
Al Franken
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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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Jun 8, 2010
Mr. President, I rise today to speak about an issue I am very concerned about, and I know every Member of this body is concerned about: the number of families losing their homes to foreclosure. When I go back to Minnesota, and I know when…
May 25, 2010
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. START Treaty
May 20, 2010
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that it be in order to offer amendment No. 3902, my amendment with Senator Snowe, to create an Office of the Homeowner Advocate to help prevent mistaken home foreclosures, and that it be voted upon…
May 20, 2010
Madam President, I am truly disappointed that my colleague would object to an amendment such as this one. This amendment does not contain any new appropriations or authorization of appropriations. But, more importantly, it is about helping…
May 20, 2010
Mr. President, all men are created equal. Our Nation's greatest leaders, like Thomas Jefferson, Susan B. Anthony, and Martin Luther King, Jr. have shaped the course of our history by furthering our understanding of this principle. It is…
May 19, 2010
Mr. President, I rise today to clarify some confusion regarding two amendments adopted by the Senate last week to the Wall Street reform bill. Some in the media have characterized the two amendments as conflicting, incompatible, or…
May 13, 2010
Madam President, let me say how thankful I am that Senator Dodd has worked with us to get my amendment to a vote. I know how hard he has been working on this bill and how precious floor time is during this debate. Last week I proposed an…
May 12, 2010
I thank Senator Bayh. I also speak today in strong support of S. 3295, the Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections, also known as the DISCLOSE Act. In particular, I want to talk about the provisions in title III…
May 10, 2010
Mr. President, I rise to speak again on the problem of credit rating agencies and the inherent conflicts of interest that drive the industry. The underlying Wall Street reform bill takes some steps in the right direction, but I believe we…
May 7, 2010
Mr. President, I rise to speak about an issue of great importance, the foreclosure crisis, and the fears and frustrations of American families who are at risk of losing their homes. Wherever I go in Minnesota, people tell me horror stories…
May 6, 2010
Madam President, I rise to speak about the need to further address the problems of the credit rating agency industry. Senator Dodd has presented us with a very good bill that takes major strides in addressing many of the problems that…
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