Coleman: Franken Wants Senate to Resolve Election

By Conrad Wilson
Special to Roll Call
Nov. 19, 2008, 12 a.m.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — With a statewide recount set to begin today in the contentious and razor-thin contest between Sen. Norm Coleman (R-Minn.) and comedian Al Franken (D), Coleman’s campaign on Tuesday accused Franken of trying to delay the recount in hopes that the Democratic-controlled Senate would eventually vote Franken into the contested seat.



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Schumer Advocates for Many on Panel

Nov. 16, 12 a.m.

As Senate Majority Leader, Lyndon Johnson once said of the Joint Economic Committee, “It’s as useless as tits on a bull.” But as that panel’s chairman during the 110th Congress, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) seized the opportunity to elevate the traditionally low-profile post to the forefront of shaping policy. Read Full Article

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