No joke: Franken gives serious opening statement in Sotomayor hearingJuly 13th, 2009 Franken speaks at Sotomayor hearing: no jokeWASHINGTON — The newest member of the Senate, former comedian Al Franken, was as serious as his colleagues in his opening statement at the Senate confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. Franken said he is "truly humbled" to be on the Judiciary Committee.
Al Franken's win in Minnesota Senate race gives Democrats filibuster-proof majorityJuly 1st, 2009 Democrat Franken wins protracted Minn. Senate raceST.
US Senate complete as court backs disputed November electionJuly 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - A nearly eight-month dispute over Minnesota's US Senate seat ended Tuesday, as the state's highest court sanctioned the wafer-thin election victory of Democratic candidate Al Franken. Closely watched nationwide, the Minnesota win gives Democrats 60 seats in the 100-member US Senate.
Minn. Supreme Court paves way for Democrat Al Franken to fill long-vacant Senate seatJune 30th, 2009 Minn. court rules for Franken in Senate fightST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered that Democrat Al Franken be certified as the winner of the state's long-running Senate race.
Franken: 'So thrilled' to finally be headed to Senate after Coleman concession in MinnesotaJune 30th, 2009 Franken: 'So thrilled' at Minn. Senate race winMINNEAPOLIS — Democrat Al Franken says he's "so thrilled" to finally be celebrating a victory after nearly eight months of recounts and courtroom fights in Minnesota's Senate race.
Senate Democrats urge Minn. governor to certify that Franken has won Coleman's Senate seatJune 30th, 2009 Senate Democrats to Pawlenty: certify FrankenWASHINGTON — Senate Democrats are urging Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty to certify Democrat Al Franken's election to the Senate following the state Supreme Court's ruling that the former Saturday Night Live comedian defeated GOP incumbent Norm Coleman.
Minn. court paves Al Franken's way to Senate, giving Democrats control of 60 seatsJune 30th, 2009 Minn. court rules for Franken in Senate fightST. PAUL, Minn. — A unanimous Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Democrat Al Franken should be certified the winner of the state's long-running Senate race, paving the way for the former "Saturday Night Live" comedian to be seated after an almost eight-month fight.
Norm Coleman to pay $95K to Minnesota Senate foe Al Franken over election lawsuitJune 11th, 2009 Minn. court orders Coleman to pay $95K to FrankenST. PAUL, Minn. — Republican Norm Coleman must pay Democrat Al Franken $94,783 to cover court costs for his appeal of Minnesota Senate election results.
Minn. Supreme Court ponders whether to extend or end state's Senate raceJune 1st, 2009 Extend or end? Minn. Senate race up to high courtST.
Fundraising meter tops $50M for Minn. Senate fight that still may be far from resolutionMay 31st, 2009 Costs top $50M as Minn. Senate fight trudges onST.
Minnesota Senate candidate Franken meeting with Biden in Washington to discuss recount, policyMay 9th, 2009 Franken meeting with vice president in WashingtonWASHINGTON — Minnesota Senate candidate Al Franken is in Washington for a private meeting with Vice President Joe Biden. Franken, a Democrat, was to meet with Biden late Wednesday afternoon.
Minnesota Senate candidate Franken meets with Biden in Washington to discuss recount, policyMay 8th, 2009 Franken meets with vice president in WashingtonWASHINGTON — Democratic Senate candidate Al Franken met privately with Vice President Joe Biden late Wednesday afternoon to update him on the still-contested Minnesota Senate race. Franken, who said he is eager to join the Senate, said the two men also discussed President Barack Obama's policy goals.
Coleman asks Minnesota Supreme Court to order more ballot counts in ongoing Senate fightApril 30th, 2009 Coleman appeals Senate race at Minn. high courtST.
Specter switch raises stakes in Minn. Senate race; Dems have shot at filibuster-proof majorityApril 28th, 2009 Specter switch raises stakes for Franken-ColemanST. PAUL, Minn. — Pennsylvania Sen.
New court schedule means resolution to Minn. Senate race won't come until June at earliestApril 24th, 2009 Minn. high court won't hear Senate case until JuneST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota will head into June without a second U.S.
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