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Tuesday, July 07, 2009  Comedian-turned-politician Franken sworn in as Democratic senators from Minnesota

Monday, July 06, 2009  Comedian turned senator Al Franken arrives in Washington, 'ready to get to work'

Wednesday, July 01, 2009  Analysis: With Franken, Democrats will have 60 votes but no guaranteed success

Tuesday, June 30, 2009  The Minnesota Supreme Court has ordered that Democrat Al Franken be certified as the winner of the state's long-running Senate race.

Monday, June 01, 2009  Minn. Supreme Court hears Coleman, Franken arguments over disputed US Senate seat

Tuesday, April 07, 2009  Franken lead in Minn Senate race grows to 312 on absentee ballots ordered opened by judges

Friday, March 06, 2009  Court rejects Franken bid to be seated in US Senate while Coleman's lawsuit is being heard.

Thursday, March 05, 2009  Franken argues for dismissal of Minnesota Senate lawsuit, says Coleman didn't prove case.

Wednesday, February 04, 2009  So far, it's impossible to track how many rejected ballots might eventually be accepted. The judges haven't responded to the evidence given on specific ballots.

Tuesday, December 23, 2008  A draft report by the secretary of state's office has al Franken leading Norm Coleman by 48 votes.

Friday, December 19, 2008  The state board examining disputed ballots in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race is close to wrapping up its decisions on challenges.