Honorable Al Franken
United States Senator, Minnesota, Democrat
Senator Franken was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2008 and began service in July 2009 after the settlement of a contested election. He is a former screenwriter, comedian, author, and radio talk show host. He serves on the following committees: Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; Judiciary; Indian Affairs; Energy and Natural Resources; and the Special Committee on Aging. The following is from the September 12, 2012, Senate floor debate on S. 3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act. I rise today to express my strong support for the Veterans Jobs Corps Act. I am proud to be a cosponsor…
