U.S. Senator Al Franken

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

Hubert Humphrey called Judge Miles Lord the "people's judge." He stood up to powerful interests even when it was hard or unpopular. — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

Minnesotans lost a man who devoted his life to working on their behalf. My thoughts are with Miles Lord's family. https://t.co/5nRP01mCiO — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

I'm urging @POTUS to ensure that US nuclear arsenal modernization plans don't jeopardize nat'l security priorities. https://t.co/dczlcJvL6E — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

Last thing people need when flying is higher costs. That's why I've reached out to @USDOT on new United baggage fees https://t.co/oBGpdnmiHp — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

(4/4) More information on my priorities that will soon become law as part of the #CuresAct is available here: https://t.co/uFk1iXBEEx — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

(3/4) My provisions will expand mental health services, support women & children, and improve and invest in rural MN's health care systems. — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

(2/4) I'm pleased that a large number of my commonsense health care priorities were included in #CuresAct and are now going to become law. — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

(1/4) The #CuresAct is compromise legislation that will help us make investments in the right areas of our health care system. — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

Service dogs help people across our country heal from invisible wounds, and this one is helping a MN woman graduate. https://t.co/i1gRpdpzzZ — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

.@steelworkers like Chuck Jones and other union members are some of the hardest working people in America. https://t.co/tAG2G4vZqZ — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

When @SenatorReid speaks, people listen. Thank you for your leadership, and for always being a voice for Americans.… https://t.co/nu0Zr36nL9 — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

Thanks to MN's Kerkhoven Murdock Sunburg HS students who performed at #PearlHarbor 75th anniversary ceremony in HI. https://t.co/32xisHJYTW — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

This year, I drew @SenatorIsakson's name as the recipient of my gift for my sixth annual Senate Secret Santa. Who d… https://t.co/uULZTxl7P3 — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

(2/2) Now, he's using language supporting policies that would gut #Medicare and #Medicaid. @SenateDems want answers. https://t.co/iMp0KScP8Y — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

(1/2) @realDonaldTrump differentiated himself from his 16 primary opponents during the campaign for #POTUS by saying he'd protect #Medicare. — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

Thanks to Deputy Secretary Wakefield for working with us to address the need to fill health workforce on reservatio… https://t.co/XR8ygLvKgh — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

.@SenatorBarb has always been a trailblazer. Thank her for her service, and watch her farewell Senate floor speech: https://t.co/zJhRwLsGGM — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

Ever since I started hosting Senate Secret Santa, it’s created goodwill and cheer in an institution in need of both. https://t.co/HDrt3Quksn — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

Today, I voiced concern over AT&T’s proposed $85 billion merger w/ Time Warner, which could raise consumer costs. https://t.co/ejqfgtzQmk — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

It's simple: consumers shouldn't be held to a legal contract they never agreed to for a #WellsFargo bank product th… https://t.co/o2s031Tu6X — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

Today marked the sixth time I've hosted my bipartisan Senate Secret Santa. I'll be sharing more pictures and some o… https://t.co/ZJ6aGpx4cS — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

I’m concerned about further media consolidation because it can lead to high costs, fewer choices, and worse service. https://t.co/P01JuyvETM — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

.@SenatorBoxer gave her farewell speech on the Senate floor today. Thank you for your 20+ years of service in the U… https://t.co/jWQn0Rr6Fw — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

Watch this account of what it was like on Dec. 7, 1941 for Minnesotan Vern Luettinger. https://t.co/JK1gioYdHZ #PearlHarborRemembranceDay — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

Minnesotans visiting Washington join me for breakfast at my office each Wednesday that the Senate is in session. Th… https://t.co/XiJIjNt87S — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

Learn more about how #CJMHA will bolster access to mental health services for people in the criminal justice system. https://t.co/9mZLXzhGWh — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

And now, with #CJMHA set to become law, we can help local communities respond appropriately to a person with a mental health condition. — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

We’ve been using jails & prisons as a substitute for a fully functioning mental health system. That's why I've been fighting for the #CJMHA. — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

US has 5% of world's population, but 25% of world's prison population. And that's in large part bc we've criminalized mental illness. #CJMHA — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

I'm pleased that my Comprehensive Justice and Mental Health Act (#CJMHA) passed as part of large legislative package in Congress. — PolitiTweet.org