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'Informed' Franken Wows Lawmakers

Between Sotomayor and health care, comedian-turned-senator has been busy

By Wesley Oliver,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 1, 2009 4:52 PM CDT

(Newser) – A few weeks into his much-delayed Senate career, Al Franken is already winning plaudits from colleagues on both sides of the aisle, the AP reports. A member of two key Senate committees, the Minnesota Democrat has jumped into hot-button debates—like Sonia Sotomayor’s confirmation...   Read full story »

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