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Austin Daily Herald: "Franken talks farming in Albert Lea"
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Senate Includes Sen. Franken's Provisions in Measure to Protect Victims of Sexual Violence
Tuesday, Feb 12 -
Sen. Franken: Ending Saturday Postal Delivery a Disservice to Minnesota Communities
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Mankato Free Press recognizes Sen. Franken for his work on improving mental health care
Tuesday, Feb 5
Austin Daily Herald: "Franken talks farming in Albert Lea"
Click here to read the Austin Daily Herald's coverage of Sen. Franken's visit to southeast Minnesota to discuss agriculture and rural issues.
Mankato Free Press recognizes Sen. Franken for his work on improving mental health care
Click here to read the Mankato Free Press praise Sen. Franken's work to ensure that schools provide access to critical mental health treatment for kids who need and deserve these services.
MPR: "Franken: Student mental health key in helping school security"
Click here to read about Sen. Franken's meeting with school officials, government leaders, and mental health experts to hear what they need from Congress to address student's safety at school.
MPR: "Franken leads Minn. meeting on mental health intervention"
Click here to read about Sen. Franken's meeting with Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek and mental health advocates to help those struggling with mental illness out of the criminal justice system.
Sen. Franken's Response to President Obama's 2013 State of the Union Address
U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) issued the following statement in response to President Obama's State of the Union Address.
Sen. Franken Named Chair of Key Energy Subcommittee
Sen. Al Franken announced that he will chair the Energy Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Sen. Franken said he plans to use his new role to help promote Minnesota's and the nation's renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors and to create manufacturing jobs.
Senate Includes Sen. Franken's Provisions in Measure to Protect Victims of Sexual Violence
Sen. Al Franken said today that the Senate included two key provisions he wrote when it passed the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) to help protect women who are survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Click here to read more.
Sen. Franken Presents WWII Veteran with Overdue Medal
On January 12, Sen. Franken presented Chester Hoeft of Princeton, MN with the Knight of the Legion of Honor Medal from the nation of France for his service to help liberate France during WWII.
Sen. Franken’s Statement on the Tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut
Click here to read Sen. Al Franken's statement in reaction to the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut.
Consumer Alert: Medicare Open Enrollment Window
Medicare open enrollment is a brief time during the year when Medicare and Medicare Advantage subscribers can switch their plans and make sure that the plan they are enrolled in is the best one available.
Sen. Franken and Geoffrey Canada Visit the Northside Achievement Zone
Sen. Franken recently joined children's education advocate Geoffrey Canada, founder of the Harlem Children's Zone, during a visit to the Northside Achievement Zone in Minneapolis. Click here to read about their visit and to see photos.
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Helping 10,000 Minnesotans
Sen. Franken is proud to have been able to help 10,000 Minnesotans since taking office.
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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.
