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6 Jan 2009Controversy Already Surrounds 111th Congress

Controversy Already Surrounds 111th Congress 

Who's who in the Senate is just one dilemma facing returning lawmakers in Washington, D.C.

Play from 0:51"… here this little. And while the Minnesota state canvassing board certified Democrat Al franken won by a slim margin in that -- drawn out senate race Republicans say it's not over yet. …" at 0:51
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6 Jan 2009111th Congress Convenes With A Couple Of Empty Seats

111th Congress Convenes With A Couple Of Empty Seats 

Today, members of the 111th Congress will be sworn in and will begin work on their agenda, with stimulating the economy as the first priority. But controversy remains over Senate seats from Illinois and Minnesota.

Play from 0:50"… seat also pushing for a seat in Minnesota Democrat and former comedian Al franken. …" at 0:50
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6 Jan 2009Most Hands On Deck For 111th Congress

Most Hands On Deck For 111th Congress 

Despite two senators on the sidelines, it was business as usual as the 111th Congress opened for business.

Play from 0:45"… In Minnesota incumbent Republican norm Coleman is challenging that recount naming Democrat Al franken the winner. By only 225. Votes he was not sworn in today. And an Illinois Democrat Roland Burris appointed by embattled governor …" at 0:45
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5 Jan 2009Minnesota Senate Race Creeps Along

Minnesota Senate Race Creeps Along 

The Minnesota Senate recount is still dragging on between Sen. Norm Coleman and comedian Al Franken .

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11 Nov 2008Minnesota Senate Race Still Running

Minnesota Senate Race Still Running 

The senate race between Al Franken and Sen. Norm Coleman is now within just 204 votes.

Play from 1:10"… precincts -- counted by hand. Norm Coleman lost only one vote Al franken gained only one vote out of 7710. Total. …" at 1:10
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6 Nov 2008No Joke: 'SNL' Alum In Senate Recount

No Joke: 'SNL' Alum In Senate Recount 

Comedian Al Franken , a former staple of "Saturday Night Live," finds himself in a recount as he tries to wrestle a U.S. Senate seat from Minnesota Republican Norm Coleman.

Play from 0:03"… vote counted it wants. But with barely a sliver separating senate candidate Al franken and norm Coleman. Your vote we'll have to be counted again yesterday was my 27 state election and Joe -- ski runs …" at 0:03
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