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CAPITOL CHATTER Political notebook: Gay marriage debate set Tuesday in committees
By Don Davis Gay advocates have lobbied for allow same-sex marriages for years, but they made little progress. That appears ready to change Tuesday when House and Senate committees will hear bills...
Posted on 3/8/13 at 4:24 PM
Column: Doing our part to keep the farm economy strong
WASHINGTON — In December, when the first new Massey Ferguson Tractor built in America in many years rolled off the AGCO assembly line in Jackson, Minn., it was a sure sign that the farm economy is helping to lead the economic recovery in our state and across the country.
By Sen. Al Franken , March 02, 2012
Growth of wind energy industry in limbo
Expiration of production tax credit may stall construction projectsWORTHINGTON — Minnesota Sen. Al Franken took the floor of the Senate this week to urge his fellow lawmakers to extend the renewable energy production tax credit — legislation he had hoped would be included in a larger payroll tax bill the legislators compromised on Thursday night.
By Julie Buntjer , February 17, 2012
Column: Let's extend protections in Violence Against Women Act
WASHINGTON — Nobody should have to choose between safety and shelter. Yet 48 percent of homeless women in Minnesota have previously stayed in abusive situations because they did not have safehousing options available to them.
By Sen. Al Franken , November 23, 2011
Column: Retrofitting - Jobs and energy for Minnesota
WASHINGTON — When Scott County partnered with Honeywell to upgrade insulation, lighting, windows and energy-management systems in six government buildings, everybody won.
By Sen. Al Franken , November 01, 2011
Editorial: What's next, T-Paw?
Tim Pawlenty’s decision to abandon his presidential bid was surprising, and it can’t help but make you wonder about Republican presidential politics in general.
By Daily Globe , August 16, 2011
Column: Fighting for the future of Minnesota's farmers
WASHINGTON — Even as a kid growing up in the Minneapolis suburbs, I knew that farms were important to our state’s identity—and to its economy. Also, to eating.
And as a senator, I’m proud to support the farmers and producers who have been the lifeblood of our rural communities for generations.
By Sen. Al Franken , August 04, 2011
Column: Addressing the federal budget deficit
WASHINGTON — Our nation is facing a very real problem with our budget deficit, and there’s no question that we need to solve it. I don’t think you’d find anyone from either political party who’d disagree.
By Sen. Al Franken , July 27, 2011
Editorial: Water project hailed as priority
Several weeks ago, U.S. Sen. Al Franken asked specific questions about federal funding for projects similar to the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System.
By Daily Globe , May 27, 2011
Editorial: Show Lewis & Clark the money
In a Thursday telephone conversation with the Daily Globe, Sen. Al Franken made it clear he’s going to do all he can to ensure the Lewis & Clark Rural Water Project gets the funding it needs to continue moving forward.
By Daily Globe , March 08, 2011
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