Sen. Al Franken was the most outspoken senator in a closed-door session with the White House senior adviser.
Embattled Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke won confirmation for a second term Thursday, but only by the closest vote ever for the crucial post and after withering criticism from lawmakers for bailing out Wall Street while other Americans suffered in recession.
The proposal would redirect $10 billion toward wage subsidies for small businesses and government contractors.
WASHINGTON – Politics aside, Sen. Amy Klobuchar is quickly getting a reputation as one of the funniest politicians in the nation’s capital.
The DFL-led Senate passes measure after lively debate.
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