MSP Star-Tribune: Franken gets down to serious business in Washington

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Franken gets down to serious business in Washington
By By KEVIN DIAZ, Star Tribune

Last update: July 6, 2009 - 2:48 PM


WASHINGTON -- Al Franken's name plate had been on his new Senate office for a half-hour when he emerged from a black Yukon Denali SUV Monday morning and stepped out onto the U.S. Capitol steps.
"Very excited to get to work," Franken told a clutch of reporters staking out his arrival. He and his wife Franni then disappeared into a side entrance, a small contingent of aides following behind.

Though Minnesota's new senator will not be officially sworn-in until Tuesday at noon, Capitol workers were already readying his office and moving in office equipment as he arrived.

One of his first appointments was with Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid of Nevada, who took pains to counter expectations about the former comedian and satirist by telling reporters at a mid-day photo-op that Franken is "going to work hard and be an outstanding senator."

"Much has been made of the expectations of Al Franken joining the United States Senate," Reid Said. "I expect Al to work hard for the people of Minnesota, who have gone far too long without full representation." ...........(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.startribune.com/politics/state/50043297.html?elr=KArksUUUycaEacyU

[Parche]

1. Senator Franken!!!!!!!!!

:woohoo: :woohoo: :hi:

[Mnpaul]

2. It is driving the Trib trolls crazy

Gotta love it!!!!

[Skittles]

3. GO AL !!!

[BlooInBloo]

4. I hope he immediately adds a big ooomph to a strong public option.

[annm4peace]

5. We the Progressives of MN say:

He better help pass Universal Single Payer Healthcare !