Al Franken

Al Franken

An American comedian, actor, author, screenwriter, political commentator, radio host and, recently, politician. He is noted for his work on Saturday Night Live and his liberal political views.
 
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Permanent Tag: Politics Rating: Good Hits: 139 Comments: 0 Al Franken (D-MN) health care Al Franken (D-MN) health care Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) humbles Hudson Institute dilettante over health care bankruptcies This during a senate Judiciary sub-committee hearing on bankruptcies driven by catastrophic medical expenses Visit: http://firedoglake.com User: Meltingpenguin Oct 22, 2009 9:06 PM
Headline Tag: Politics Rating: Amazing Hits: 1463 Comments: 18 Sen. Franken on Rape Govt Defense Contractor Bill Sen. Franken on Rape Govt Defense Contractor Bill Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) proposed an amendment to the 2010 Defense Appropriations bill that would withhold defense contracts from companies like KBR “if they restrict their employees from taking workplace sexual assault, battery and discrimination cases to court.” It passed, 68 YEAs, 30 NAYs, 2 NOT VOTING. Here's a link to the Senate page with the roll call vote, if you would like to see how each senator voted. http://senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=111&session=1&vote=00308 User: BoogeBoogieston Oct 17, 2009 12:55 AM
Unmoderated Tag: Politics Rating: Amazing Hits: 93 Comments: 0 AirAmerica.com: The Hub for Progressive Media AirAmerica.com: The Hub for Progressive Media http://www.airamerica.com You've heard the rumors. The time has come. Today marks the launch of Air America's new web site--the change you want to see, the place to go for the latest news and opinion on the issues that matter most to you. We're pushing for the issues that matter most to Americans today, and we need you to help. The tide has turned. Health care, the climate bill, education, energy--America is on the brink of a new solution-oriented epoch. It's a group effort. Click around. Interact with our hosts and editors. Tell us what change means to you. Let us know what you're thinking about. Get involved as a member of the Air America community. Sound off. Act up. This is your site. Own it. Air Americas mission remains unchanged, but now you will find the most up-to-date news, a progressive take on issues that matter to you?war policy, social equality, education, the economy, energy and the environment?alongside insightful commentary, smart bombs of political theater, and the context you need to form and inform your take on the world of politics and beyond. And of course theres the same great programming from Air Americas on-air talent including Rachel Maddow, Ron Reagan, Jack Rice, Richard Greene and Ana Marie Cox, as well as other well-known hosts like Randi Rhodes featured on WZAA in Washington DC. The site now features three audio streams: in addition to the live stream of Air Americas WZAA 1050 AM station in Washington, DC, you can also hear shows from the mother ship in New York City and from the Air America Classics library with Al Franken, Janeane Garofalo, Sam Seder, Marc Maron, Thom Hartmann, Rachel Maddow, and Randi Rhodes. New OnDemand content features more than 5,000 audio and video clips and the OnDemand Plus subscription option lets you download full, commercial-free podcasts of your favorite shows. You'll also find live streaming video of New York based programs such as Lionel and Montel Williams. Plus, now you can join interactive chats with Air Americas show hosts, editors, and producers during their shows to engage in a two-way conversation online and on-air. To complement this round-the-clock coverage, were launching six new sections: News, Politics, Economy, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Green. Theres also a channel called Really? where some of the stranger aberrations of the news cycle can be found. Come back to see what were up to in the weeks to come as the offering will expand. Poke around. Play with the site. It's in beta, so there will be issues. Tell us about them! Give us feedback. We hope youll make Air America your first stop in the morning. Welcome. Join the conversation. Start something. Oct 14, 2009 9:06 AM
Headline Tag: Politics Rating: Amazing Hits: 1481 Comments: 6 Sen. Franken Questions De Bernardo About Binding Arbitration Sen. Franken Questions De Bernardo About Binding Arbitration Sen. Franken questions Jamie Leigh Jones and de Bernardo about the cover-up by Halliburton/KBR of the sexual assault perpetrated against Mrs. Jones during her employment with the company by other KBR employees, and her four year pursuit of justice in the face of the company's binding arbitration policy. User: RabidMadness Oct 12, 2009 7:52 AM
Headline Tag: Politics Rating: Good Hits: 865 Comments: 7 Franken reads 4th Amendment to DoJ Kris Franken reads 4th Amendment to DoJ Kris Feingold and Franken hearing with Dept. of Justice Official David Kris in the Judiciary Committee. User: BoogeBoogieston Sep 25, 2009 3:45 PM
Permanent Tag: Politics Rating: Good Hits: 248 Comments: 6 Feingold and Franken: The Patriot Act Feingold and Franken: The Patriot Act David Kris, a high level DOJ official gets undressed by Senators Russ Feingold and Al Franken. User: spam_vigilante Sep 25, 2009 1:54 PM
Permanent Tag: Politics Rating: Good Hits: 399 Comments: 6 Senator Al Franken draws map of USA Senator Al Franken draws map of USA Senator Al Franken draws a map of all 50 states from memory during an appearance on Minnesota Public Radio's Midday at the Minnesota State Fair. User: JesusFlysSouth Sep 8, 2009 3:39 PM
Permanent Tag: Politics Rating: Amazing Hits: 330 Comments: 3 Al Franken Talks Down Angry Mob Al Franken Talks Down Angry Mob About a dozen tea party activists had staked out Al Franken's booth, and confronted him loudly when he arrived. Within minutes, he'd turned an unruly crowd into a productive conversation on health care. The discussion went from insurance reform, to the public option, to veterans benefits, to cap and trade. He made a few laugh and even told a touching story that moved a few to tears. A whole lot of common ground was found. Read more at DUSTYTRICE.COM Follow me on Twitter: @DustyTrice Sep 4, 2009 1:53 PM
Unmoderated Tag: Television Rating: No Votes Hits: 223 Comments: 1 Penn Says: Al Franken Penn Says: Al Franken Get the latest Penn EVERYDAY: http://crackle.com/c/Penn_Says Should we be loyal to the individual or to the ideal? I chose the ideal, but I"m still happy a good man and a co-worker, Al Frankin, got what he wanted. When Penn Jillette has an opinion it's a safe bet he won't hold back. Upload your own reaction and get the rants rolling! Tune in each week for new insight and agitation. Follow PennSays on Twitter: http://twitter.com/pennsays tags: Al Franken Penn Says @pennsays atheist politics religion libertarian penn jillette democrat minnesota election senator washington friend Jul 15, 2009 11:46 AM
Unmoderated Tag: Television Rating: No Votes Hits: 122 Comments: 0 TPMtv: A Chat with Al Franken, Part 2 TPMtv: A Chat with Al Franken, Part 2 In Part 2 of his visit to TPM World Headquarters, Minnesota Senate candidate Al Franken shares his views on the war in Iraq. June 14, 2007 Jul 7, 2009 3:05 PM
Unmoderated Tag: Television Rating: No Votes Hits: 99 Comments: 0 TPMtv: A Chat with Al Franken, Part 1 TPMtv: A Chat with Al Franken, Part 1 Al Franken is running for Senate in Minnesota. Along the way he makes a pit stop at TPM World Headquarters. June 13, 2007 Jul 7, 2009 2:06 PM
Unmoderated Tag: Television Rating: No Votes Hits: 142 Comments: 0 Al Franken Sworn in As Junior United States Senator from Minnesota Al Franken Sworn in As Junior United States Senator from Minnesota more at cspan.org July 7, 2009 Jul 7, 2009 11:04 AM
Unmoderated Tag: Television Rating: No Votes Hits: 115 Comments: 0 Al Franken's Victory Speech Al Franken's Victory Speech more at cspan.org June 30, 2009 Jun 30, 2009 6:04 PM
Unmoderated Tag: Television Rating: No Votes Hits: 131 Comments: 0 It's over: Norm Coleman Concedes Defeat to Al Franken It's over: Norm Coleman Concedes Defeat to Al Franken more at msnbc.com, June 30, 2009 Jun 30, 2009 3:05 PM
Headline Tag: Politics Rating: Good Hits: 1772 Comments: 5 Jesse Ventura: Pelosi, Torture, Al Franken Jesse Ventura: Pelosi, Torture, Al Franken From The Ed Show May 19, 2009. Jesse Ventura weighs in on some of the issues of the day. User: spam_vigilante May 20, 2009 4:48 AM
 
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