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Disabled vet who inspired Franken sues McDonald's for $10 million
The senator sponsored legislation to get service dogs for injured soldiers. The suit arises from reaction to the vet's service dog.
Franken can't resist high-tech humor
After keeping his wit in check for his first few months in the Senate, the Democrat eases back into his old ways to spice up the topic of Internet regulation.
Photo right: Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn.
Senate Democrats toughen the target on greenhouse gases
WASHINGTON - The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee is to present a bill today that aims for a 20 percent reduction in U.S. greenhouse gas emissions from 2005 levels by the year 2020, according to several sources and a close-to-final version of the bill obtained by the Washington Post.
Ex-CNN host Lou Dobbs weighs Senate run in NJ
Former CNN host Lou Dobbs is seriously considering running for U.S. Senate in New Jersey in 2012 as a stepping stone to a possible White House bid — a congressional matchup that would pit one of illegal immigration's biggest critics against a champion for immigrant rights.
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Should these votes count? See examples of the absentee ballot envelopes and judge for yourself.
Experts review
We asked two retired judges and a former secretary of state to weigh-in on 50 head-scratcher ballots.
With an insider's eye, Hot Dish will track the tastiest bits of Minnesota's political scene and keep you up-to-date on those elected to serve you.
Keith Ellison's challenger and the dangers of stock photography
Keith Ellison is a pretty safe bet to win his district in 2010, but as of this week he officially has a challenger: Minneapolis lawyer Lynne Torgerson.
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