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Senate Probes Privacy Practices of Google and Apple

Nadia Prupis, TruthOut.org. May 12, 2011.

Executives from Google and Apple defended their mobile privacy policies at a Congressional hearing as Sen. Franken warned of reports of secret user data collection.

KBR Calls Former Employee Jamie Leigh Jones, Who Was Gang Raped By Co-Workers, A Liar

Stephanie Mencimer, MotherJones.com. January 25, 2010.

The notorious war contractor has fought Jones ever since she went public with her story, no matter how callous it makes the company look.

Al Franken's Anti-Rape Amendment Passes, Infuriating Several (Male) Republicans

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. December 22, 2009.

Franken's measure passed, 68 to 30.

Meet the Senators in the Creepy Right-Wing Cult Trying to Defeat Health Care Reform

Adele M. Stan, AlterNet. October 20, 2009.

The Family has spent decades consolidating power within the GOP and may have come to dominate the party even among those who do not belong to the cult.

To Profit-Driven Contractors: All Rape Cases Must Go Before the Law, Period

Sady Doyle, Comment Is Free. October 16, 2009.

The horrifying case of Jamie Leigh Jones, who was allegedly gang raped in Iraq shows how corporate interests take priority over human life.

The Seedy Side of Michelle Bachmann

AlterNet Staff, AlterNet. September 4, 2009.

Crop artist Kim Cope offers a priceless rendering of Minnesota's Patron Saint of Wingnuts.

Al Franken Gets Sworn In (Finally)

Beta Tester, July 7, 2009.

On the floor of the U.S. Senate, Al Franken is officially sworn in.

The Path to Victory on the Public Option

Chris Bowers, July 6, 2009.

It looks as if the Democrats have potentially 45 Democrats signed up to support the public option. Now is the time for the final push.

Key Senator: With Franken Seated No Need for Compromise on Public Option

Sam Stein, Huffington Post. July 6, 2009.

Senator Schumer criticizes Senators wanting to compromise on health care and draws a line in the sand.

Pressure Mounts on Minnesota Governor to Seat Al Franken

Sam Stein, Huffington Post. May 20, 2009.

Two-thirds of Minnesotans now "believe it's time for [Coleman] to concede."

Minnesotans Want Norm Coleman to Concede to Al Franken

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. April 27, 2009.

What I'm most curious about is whether Coleman cares.

Joe Scarborough Takes Down Norm Coleman: 'Seriously ... You Lost ... it Is Over'

Sam Stein, Huffington Post. April 14, 2009.

The drumbeat is growing louder for Norm to drop his long-shot appeal of Minnesota's prolonged recount.

Minnesota Court Rules in Favor of Franken Over Coleman in U.S. Senate Race

Amanda Terkel, ThinkProgress. April 14, 2009.

"Franken actually gained more votes from the election challenge than Coleman, the candidate who brought it."

Franken vs. Coleman Update: A Ruling!

Phoenix Woman, Firedoglake. April 12, 2009.

... but not the one we've been waiting for.

Al Franken Keeps Crushing Norm Coleman

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. April 7, 2009.

"I think it's time for [Coleman] to give up this fight."

Norm Coleman Won't Say Whether He's Been Interviewed By FBI

Sam Stein, Huffington Post. April 3, 2009.

A cloud of ethics scandal continues to gather over Coleman's head.

Al Franken vs. Norm Coleman: Update

Phoenix Woman, Firedoglake. March 21, 2009.

More little news bits as we wait for the Election Contest Court's rulings.

Shameless: Republicans Encourage Coleman to Follow Bush vs Gore Route

Digby, Hullabaloo. March 18, 2009.

The fact that Republicans are willing to bring up Bush vs Gore shows once again that they have absolutely no shame.

Coleman-Franken Update: It's Over (the Trial, That Is)

Phoenix Woman, Firedoglake. March 14, 2009.

The trial part of Norm Coleman's contest of Al Franken's certification as the winner of the 2008 election for Norm's old Senate seat is now over.

Franken-Coleman Update: Now It's Al's Turn

Phoenix Woman, Firedoglake. March 4, 2009.

After six weeks of representing Coleman's case to the three judges on the Election Contest Court, the Coleman legal team has "provisionally" rested.

Al Franken Update: Says Trial to End in Two to Three Weeks

Phoenix Woman, Firedoglake. March 3, 2009.

Franken hopes to be seated soon after the end of the trial.

Franken: 'We're Going to Win Soon'

Stuart Whatley, Huffington Post. February 21, 2009.

Al Franken gave his first national media interview since November to Air America's Mark Green Friday.

Al Franken Opens Up on His Recount Battle, Rush Limbaugh and Recession Politics

Mark Green, Air America. February 21, 2009.

In his first national media interview since November, Franken discusses the trials of his Senate election battle and political fights ahead.

GOP Senators Waste Big Bucks Trying to Keep Franken Seat-less

John Nichols, The Nation. February 17, 2009.

Republican senators are pouring money into the dead-end recount fight of former Senate Norm Coleman.

Coleman's New Plan to Steal Franken's Win

Phoenix Woman, Firedoglake. January 27, 2009.

Don't worry. It won't work.