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Sen. Franken Op-Ed: Minnesota needs a Farm Bill before Congress adjourns
Saturday, Sep 15 -
Sen. Franken's Floor Speech on the Veterans Jobs Corps Act
Wednesday, Sep 12 -
The Great Minnesota Get-Together
Tuesday, Sep 4 -
Rochester Post Bulletin: "Franken to Chamber: Education a key to helping economy"
Monday, Aug 27
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Rochester Post Bulletin: "Franken seeks answers in deaths of WSU Grad, friend"
Winona State University grad, Kari Bowerman, was traveling through Southeast Asia with her friend Cathy Huynh when they both became sick in Vietnam. Both of the women were admitted to the hospital and unfortunately passed away from yet to be determined causes. Sen. Franken wrote a letter to Secretary of State Clinton to ask for an investigation into the two women's deaths.
New York Times: Collins: "The Lows of Higher Ed"
New York Times Columnist Gail Collins recently wrote about the need to make sure students are aware of the cost of their college education. Collins mentioned Sen. Franken's Understanding the True Cost of College Act which would require all schools to provide students with a standard form that would inform students of their finacial responsibilites.
Rochester Post Bulletin: "Franken to Chamber: Education a key to helping economy"
Senator Franken recently met with the Rochester Chamber of Commerece Foundation and learned about the work they are doing to inspire the next generation of job creators. Click here to read the Rochester Post Bulletin's coverage of the meeting and Sen. Franken's speech.
KELO TV: "Franken Works On Lewis & Clark Water Project"
Sen. Franken is pushing for the federal government to complete work on the Minnesota portion of the Lewis and Clark water project.
Sen. Franken Lauds President Obama for Implementing His Bipartisan Proposal to End Human Trafficking by Government Contractors
U.S. Sen. Al Franken praised President Obama for implementing his proposal to end human trafficking by government contractors operating abroad.
Klobuchar, Franken, Peterson, Cravaack Legislation to Allow Minnesota Chippewa Tribe to Receive Settlement Passes Senate, Headed to President’s Desk to Be Signed Into Law
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken and Representatives Collin Peterson and Chip Cravaack today announced that their legislation allowing Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Bands to receive funds from a 1999 settlement has passed the Senate, and will now head to the President's desk to be signed into law.
Sen. Franken Presses to Ensure Rural Seniors Have Rides to Medical Visits
U.S. Sen. Al Franken introduced legislation that would ensure that volunteers who provide low-income seniors with rides to medical visits are reimbursed for their entire trip, meaning more volunteers will be available to provide rides.
The Great Minnesota Get-Together
Click here to learn more about Sen. Franken's favorite things to do at the State Fair.
Sen. Franken Talking Ag Policy with Minnesota Farmers
Click here to read about Sen. Franken's visit to Farmfest in Redwood County
Resources and Information for Those Affected by Duluth Floods
Click here for resources for families and property owners affected by the flooding in Northeast Minnesota.
Sen. Franken Questions Accretive, Fairview on Debt Collection Practices at Field Hearing
U.S. Senator Al Franken (right) listens as Charles Mooty, interim CEO of Fairview Health Services (left) and Greg Kazarian of Chicago-based Accretive Health, Inc. explain their debt collection and privacy policies.
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Getting Help Abroad
Sen. Franken is proud to have been able to help the Iverson family return to Minnesota after Chau Iverson was robbed in Vietnam.
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Working with the Minnesota Swarm
The Minnesota Swarm were getting ready to play against the Edmonton Rush in the National Lacrosse League, when they ran into a serious problem; three of their coaches are Canadian citizens and didn’t yet have the correct visas to work in the United States, which meant that they wouldn’t be able to participate in the next game.
