FEC dismisses complaint against former Minnesota Sen. Norm ColemanSeptember 9th, 2009 FEC dismisses complaint against ColemanWASHINGTON — The Federal Election Commission has dismissed a complaint filed against Norm Coleman, his Senate campaign and a former campaign treasurer. The complaint, filed by Alliance for a Better Minnesota, alleged that Coleman, his campaign committee and his treasurer, Rodney Axtell, illegally used campaign funds to pay legal fees in two civil lawsuits involving a top Coleman donor in Texas and Delaware.
Set to join Judiciary Committee, Franken sees role in Sotomayor hearings as 'people's proxy'July 7th, 2009 Franken eyes role as 'people's proxy' in hearingsWASHINGTON — Democrat Al Franken, who is finally being sworn in Tuesday as Minnesota's junior senator, wants to serve as a "people's proxy" during the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. Franken is joining the Senate Judiciary Committee, which is scheduled to begin hearings next week on President Barack Obama's first nominee to the high court.
Sen.-elect Franken tells supporters at Minnesota rally 'I'm not going to waste this chance'July 1st, 2009 Franken says 'I'm not going to waste this chance'ST. PAUL, Minn. — Sen.-elect Al Franken turned a rally at Minnesota's Capitol on Wednesday into an extended thank-you to supporters, promising not to "waste this chance" in what amounted to a victory speech nearly eight months late.
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. 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.
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.
FEC rules former Sen. Norm Coleman can use campaign funds to pay for certain legal billsJune 25th, 2009 Coleman can use campaign funds for legal billsWASHINGTON — The Federal Election Commission on Thursday ruled that former Sen. Norm Coleman can use campaign money to pay for legal bills to address allegations involving a donor.
Norm Coleman among notables gathering in St. Louis for conference on conservative principlesJune 3rd, 2009 Conservatives gathering for St. Louis conferenceST.
Minn. Supreme Court hears Coleman, Franken arguments over disputed US Senate seatJune 1st, 2009 Minn. high court hears Senate case argumentsST. PAUL, Minn. — Republican Norm Coleman is asking the Minnesota Supreme Court to toss out a lower-court ruling that gave Democrat Al Franken a victory in the state's U.S.
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.
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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