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No joke: Al Franken takes his new job seriously WASHINGTON - So, did you hear the one about the comedian who spent a whole day on Capitol Hill and told no jokes?   Nations:U.S.   People:Al Franken Norm Coleman Harry Reid   Source:(AP)   2009-07-07 Democrat Franken wins protracted Minn. Senate race ST. PAUL, Minn. - Al Franken refused his rival's calls for an election night concession last November, choosing instead to begin vote counting and courtroom haggling that stretched almost eight months and ultimately landed him a seat in the U.S. Senate.   People:Al Franken Norm Coleman Rush Limbaugh   Source:(AP)   2009-07-01 Minn. court rules for Franken in Senate fight ST. 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.   Nations:U.S.   People:Al Franken Tim Pawlenty Norm Coleman Harry Reid   Source:(AP)   2009-06-30 Minnesota court rules Democrat Al Franken won Senate seat MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - The Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday declared Democrat Al Franken the winner of a tight U.S. Senate race over Republican Norm Coleman, which should give Democrats the 60-seat majority they need to overcome procedural obstacles and push through their agenda.   People:Al Franken Norm Coleman Arlen Specter Barack Obama   Source:(Reuters)   2009-06-30 Battle over Minnesota Senate seat back in court CHICAGO (AFP) - The months-long war over Minnesota's US senate seat headed to the state's supreme court Monday with oral arguments over the validity of a ballot count which handed victory to Democrat Al Franken.   Nations:U.S.   People:Al Franken Norm Coleman Barack Obama   Source:(AFP)   2009-06-01 Headlines No joke: Al Franken takes his new job seriously 2009-07-07 Democrat Franken wins protracted Minn. Senate race 2009-07-01 Minn. court rules for Franken in Senate fight 2009-06-30 Minnesota court rules Democrat Al Franken won Senate seat 2009-06-30 Battle over Minnesota Senate seat back in court 2009-06-01 Minn. high court rejects Franken's Senate request 2009-03-06 Sen. Judd Gregg considered for commerce secretary 2009-01-30 Burris takes his place as Obama's Senate successor 2009-01-15 New Congress opens pledging to rescue economy 2009-01-06 Economic crisis, Obama response face new Congress 2009-01-06 In distraction for Obama, chaos stalks new Senate 2009-01-06 Democrat, comedian Al Franken wins Minnesota senate recount 2009-01-06 Lawsuit last option for Coleman in Minn. recount 2009-01-06 Minn. board expected to announce Al Franken winner 2009-01-05 Coal for Christmas: Brooklyn man's pardon revoked 2008-12-25 Bush withdraws 1 of 19 pardons he issued Tuesday 2008-12-24 Minn. court blocks Coleman on double recount votes 2008-12-24 Franken holds lead over Coleman, but it's not over 2008-12-23 Ga. Senate runoff could decide balance of power 2008-12-02 What's Really at Stake in Georgia's Senate Runoff 2008-12-02 Palin implores Ga. Republicans to back Chambliss 2008-12-01 Showdown looming in Congress of automaker rescue 2008-11-16 McCain to headline rally for Georgia GOP senator 2008-11-13 McCain asks Georgia voters to back Sen. Chambliss 2008-11-13 Democrats expand control of Senate by 5 seats 2008-11-05 Four Senate races still undecided 2008-11-05 New Congress turns more -- much more -- Democratic 2008-11-05 Both parties expect Democratic Senate pickups 2008-11-04 Comedian Al Franken locked in costly battle for senate seat 2008-11-03 Democrats look for White House, Congress clean sweep 2008-11-02 Republicans brace for night of doom in Congress 2008-10-26 Democrats headed toward big gains in House, Senate 2008-10-25 Senate report says dividend taxes being dodged 2008-09-11 Franken, Coleman look to Nov. after primary wins 2008-09-10 Rice: `Time isn't right for the Russia agreement' 2008-09-06 McCain orders convention changes because of storm 2008-08-31 Congressional Democrats Confident of November Gains 2008-07-23 Jesse Ventura says he's not running for Senate 2008-07-15 Report: Gov't tardy securing radioactive material 2008-07-15 Franken tries the switch from comic to Congress 2008-07-05 Republican blogger has Al Franken's Senate campaign reeling 2008-05-02 GAO: Millions wasted on gov't cards 2008-04-08 Anti-war Democrats ponder next step 2008-02-26 Anti-war groups target vulnerable Republicans 2008-02-25 Tighter ID rules for U.S. border begin 2008-01-31 Chertoff: Longer lines coming to borders 2008-01-17 No museum cash, says Woodstock veteran 2007-10-30 Craig poses dilemma for GOP colleagues 2007-10-05 Report: Millions wasted on gov't travel 2007-10-02 Matches Shown: | 1-50 | 51-100 Most-viewed Minn. court rules for Franken in Senate fight 2009-06-30 Ga. Senate runoff could decide balance of power 2008-12-02 Showdown looming in Congress of automaker rescue 2008-11-16 Minnesota court rules Democrat Al Franken won Senate seat 2009-06-30 Burris takes his place as Obama's Senate successor 2009-01-15 Minn. court blocks Coleman on double recount votes 2008-12-24 Craig poses dilemma for GOP colleagues 2007-10-05 GOP faces tough vote on Bush's war plan 2007-01-17 Could an "October surprise" shape the midterm election? 2006-10-17 Battle over Minnesota Senate seat back in court 2009-06-01 New Congress opens pledging to rescue economy 2009-01-06 Economic crisis, Obama response face new Congress 2009-01-06 Democrat, comedian Al Franken wins Minnesota senate recount 2009-01-06 Minn. board expected to announce Al Franken winner 2009-01-05 Franken holds lead over Coleman, but it's not over 2008-12-23 What's Really at Stake in Georgia's Senate Runoff 2008-12-02 Franken, Coleman look to Nov. after primary wins 2008-09-10 Rice: `Time isn't right for the Russia agreement' 2008-09-06 Immigration bill advances in Senate 2007-06-26 GOP blocks Gonzales no-confidence vote 2007-06-12 US waives some border passport rules 2007-06-08 Dems seek no-confidence vote on Gonzales 2007-05-17 Senate to vote on ending war funding 2007-05-14 Senate, Bush head for showdown on stem cells 2007-04-10 White House tries to avoid Iraq showdown 2007-01-17

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