Mass. Senate again delays debate on bill to allow an appointment for Kennedy's vacant seatSeptember 21st, 2009 Mass. Senate again delays Kennedy succession billBOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate is again delaying debate on a bill allowing the governor to appoint an interim replacement for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the death of Edward Kennedy.
Mass. Senate expected to debate bill to allow an appointment for Kennedy's vacant seatSeptember 21st, 2009 Mass. Senate to debate Kennedy succession billBOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate is expected to take up a bill that would allow the governor to appoint an interim replacement for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the death of Edward Kennedy.
As Franken takes vacant Minn. Senate seat, political reporter shaves off beardJuly 7th, 2009 With senator seated, Minn. reporter loses beardST.
Court victory hands Franken a Senate seat, Democrats a boost on health care, other key issuesJuly 2nd, 2009 Franken to give Democrats a boost on key issuesWASHINGTON — The jokes about Minnesota's prolonged recount can finally stop, just in time for Democrats to secure a reliable vote from a former funny man. Al Franken is on his way to Washington and the comedian-turned-senator-elect will bring with him a likely yes vote on key legislation, including two of President Barack Obama's top priorities — health care and climate change.
Spoofer turned spoofee?: Franken torn over who should play him if 'SNL' spoofs old cast memberJuly 2nd, 2009 Franken the senator could be 'SNL' spoof materialST. PAUL, Minn. — Al Franken's torn over who he'd like to see turn the parody tables on him.
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.
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.
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.
US Congress sworn in for new session amid controversyJanuary 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The new US Congress was sworn in Tuesday with stronger Democratic majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate that are expected to help president-elect Barack Obama push through his legislative agenda. But the first day of the 111th Congress was overshadowed by controversy, as the Senate refused to seat Roland Burris, the candidate selected by embattled Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich to fill Obama's vacated Senate seat.
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