Tag: Al Franken
Franken Attacks GOP for Considering Repealing Controversial Consumer Protection Rule
WASHINGTON - On Monday, Senate Democrats held a press conference attacking Republicans for considering a repeal of a controversial consumer protection rule.
In July, the...
Franken Calls Religious Freedom Organization A “Hate Group”
WASHINGTON - Minnesota Sen. Al Franken recently lashed out at the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), a group that provides legal counsel to protect First...
Franken Has Yet to Return Menendez Funds in Wake of Trial
WASHINGTON -- Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is a sitting member of Congress. He is also standing trial on federal corruption charges...
DeVos To Rescind Obama-Era Campus Sexual Rules Rules, Franken Fires Back
WASHINGTON - Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced last week plans to rescind Obama-era rules for investigating campus sexual assault allegations saying college campuses...
MN Senators Make Final Decision on Stras Nomination
WASHINGTON D.C. — Minnesota’s U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken have finally made a decision on the nomination of Minnesota Supreme Court Justice...
Franken, Klobuchar Keep Stalling on “Well Qualified” Nominee
WASHINGTON - Minnesota Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken continue to drag their feet on the nomination of Minnesota Supreme Court Justice David Stras...
Franken Enters 2020 Presidential Conversation
WASHINGTON D.C. -- Another popular name in Minnesota is gaining traction as a potential candidate for the 2020 presidential race - and no, it's...
What’s The Matter With Minnesota Media?
To listen to them, Minnesota media are the very reason you can read this, can know anything about the world or live in a...
MN Senator Stonewalls Judicial Nominee
WASHINGTON D.C. -- The path for Minnesota Supreme Court Justice David Stras to receive his new appointment has a major roadblock - a Senator...
Republican Health Care Solution Fails, Democrats Rejoice
WASHINGTON -- In the middle of the night, three Republicans joined Democrats in the Senate to strike down the “skinny bill” to repeal the...