U.S. Senator Al Franken

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

(2/5) Steel is the backbone of our nation’s bridges, buildings, and cars. Our #steel industry is the best and most efficient in the world. — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

(1/5) Minnesota is the leading producer of iron for steel production in our country. — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

When I think about Paul Wellstone, I don't just miss his progressive voice or bold leadership. I miss the man.… https://t.co/pmwVfI4Cul — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

If you live in Minneapolis, expanded early voting hours are underway. More on exercising your civic duty here: https://t.co/0xZPf3Z9WR — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

Bobby Vee's life was forever changed because of a night in Moorhead, Minnesota. My thoughts are with his loved ones. https://t.co/28I0L9zV0c — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

Congrats, @earley_valerie, on joining the national Future Farmers of America Officer Team. Thanks for representing… https://t.co/fhBie52fVX — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

As a member of @EnergyDems, & a Minnesotan, I'm pleased to see @UMNews expanding clean energy use. https://t.co/pHa7kB7yRL via @mndailynews — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

(5/5) I’m pushing @CFPB to eliminate loopholes in proposed rules & to make them as strong as possible for consumers. https://t.co/bDCfXBPHCy — PolitiTweet.org

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(4/5) She isn’t alone. But @CFPB has the chance to help people like Corii with proposed new rules to protect consumers from #payday lenders. — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

(3/5) Her new loan came w/ fees. Before she knew it, she was stuck in a #debttrap, forced to borrow each month to pay off last month’s loan. — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

(2/5) She was loaned $$, w/ steep fees & high interest rate. When her loan was due, she needed to take out a new loan to cover previous one. — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

(1/5) Corii of Savage, MN needed a new pair of glasses so she could drive to church. She was short on cash and went to a payday lender. — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

I'm urging @TomWheelerFCC and @LorettaLynch to put proposed AT&T-Time Warner merger under the microscope. More here: https://t.co/3ncTHvxHZp — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

Investing in infrastructure is key to MN’s prosperity. Glad my staff joined @amyklobuchar & @RepTimWalz at I90 brid… https://t.co/6tQF6VlTbQ — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

Thank you @aisisteel for profiling my work on behalf of Minnesota's Iron Rangers and steelworkers across our nation. https://t.co/nYMaPIC0T9 — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

I've teamed up w/ @MClyburnFCC to try to eliminate #forcedarbitration clauses in telecom contracts. Our @TIME op-ed: https://t.co/76akPytCyo — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

AT&T's reported proposal to acquire Time Warner for $80+ billion raises some immediate flags. Full statement here: https://t.co/YH7EdpvmOZ — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

(5/5) Pleased that @USDOL is also addressing need to grow MN skilled workforce with $1.5 million grant to our state. https://t.co/tIKVGDVjtq — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

(4/5) These are partnerships b/t schools & businesses in our state that help prepare students for good paying jobs in 21st Century economy. — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

(3/5) Just this week, I met w/ students, educators, labor leaders, and business leaders in Alexandria & St. Paul to highlight partnerships. — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

(2/5) This problem is called the “skills gap,” and it's something I've been trying to address for a long time. — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

(1/5) When I travel around MN, I hear from business owners who have jobs going unfilled because they can't find workers w/ the right skills. — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

Today's announcement of suit against Moody's sends a clear message: Wall Street isn't above the law. https://t.co/Lz4CykCiV3 — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

Great to see that MN company @TargetNews has more rooftop solar installed than any other company in USA. https://t.co/3ky3wgPSD7 #solarpower — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

My staff was in Worthington yesterday to meet w/ local leaders, & to help Minnesotans reach out to federal agencies. https://t.co/XHBukgXgFQ — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

2011. 2013. 2015. I'm hoping we can add 2016 to that list w/ another @WNBA championship. Best of luck in Game 5, @minnesotalynx. #RoarFor4 — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

(2/2) My staff joined the Women in Manufacturing Minnesota Chapter yesterday in Jackson. Thanks to @AGCOcorp for ho… https://t.co/3wY0lKqfwU — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

(1/2) Women in Manufacturing is a national trade association dedicated to supporting, promoting, and inspiring women in manufacturing jobs. — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

Each year, the MN Educator Academy (MEA) conference is held in St. Paul on the third Thurs & Fri of Oct. Thanks to all attending #MEAmn16. — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Senator Al Franken @SenFranken

This has been a brutal campaign season. Here’s something a little lighter that I hope you’ll enjoy reading: https://t.co/R30R4SuNAS — PolitiTweet.org