Franken's First Move: Co-Sponsoring The Employee Free Choice Act
At an AFL-CIO reception moments ago, Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) got the crowd all worked up--not by lampooning politics, but by participating in them. "I just became a cosponsor of my first bill in the Senate, the Employee Free Choice Act."
EFCA's been out of the headlines in recent weeks as Congress tackles a major health care overhaul. But labor must nonetheless be thrilled to have a new, high profile ally in the Senate.
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Great! I hope that is an indication that Minnesota once again has ONE progressive Senator.
July 7, 2009 7:02 PM | Reply | Permalink
And as an homage to Michael Jackson's child "blanket," we have our very own "Wet Blanket" chiming in.
Way to darken the tiny slit of sunlight, bb.
July 7, 2009 7:49 PM | Reply | Permalink
Yes, well, merely a commentary on Senator Amy who dares not mention the word "labor" on her web site let alone EFCA. But yes, it is great to have ONE progessive Senator in Minnesota again.
July 7, 2009 8:10 PM | Reply | Permalink
OK. I sincerely hope you're wrong. I was just trying to find a little sunlight!
Al is totally on our side. He has no ulterior motive! Let's just enjoy it! Too much to ask? For five minutes?
July 7, 2009 8:50 PM | Reply | Permalink
I've got no idea what you are saying about Senator Klobuchar and labor. Perhaps this link will help;
http://www.votesmart.org/issue_rating_category.php?category=43&go.x=6&go.y=9&can_id=65092&type=category
I bookmarked "vote smart", you should too.
July 8, 2009 10:01 AM | Reply | Permalink
Paul Wellstone was one of Senator Franken's heroes. Al is a good old fashioned liberal, no doubt. There is no reason to worry on this one bluebell.
July 8, 2009 8:30 AM | Reply | Permalink
Yes! Right on, Al!
That's change I can believe in.
July 7, 2009 7:33 PM | Reply | Permalink
Nice move. A perfect way to announce your arrival.
July 7, 2009 8:07 PM | Reply | Permalink
Not bad at all for a first act as Senator. I'm sure it will be followed by many more :)
July 7, 2009 9:01 PM | Reply | Permalink
That's a good dem.
July 7, 2009 9:17 PM | Reply | Permalink
Awesome! It's great just to read the title of this post.
July 7, 2009 9:40 PM | Reply | Permalink
Senator Franken will show what he is made of by his actions. Let's follow his votes and this is a great start. His deeds will make an impact and the folks in MN will proud by the time of his relection. thanks, AL!
July 8, 2009 10:10 AM | Reply | Permalink