Senate "clown" Al Franken gets first bill passed.

[kentuck]

Although he has only been there for 2 1/2 weeks, Al Franken has his name on a bill in the Defense Authorization that will probably pass.
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http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/07/frankens-dogs-for-veterans-bill-passes-senate.php

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He's only been in office for two and a half weeks, but Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) has already passed legislation in the chamber, his office announced -- his pilot program to fund service dogs for disabled veterans, which was incorporated by unanimous consent into the Defense Authorization bill that passed last night.

Franken introduced the measure along with Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA), and had additional cosponsors from both sides of the aisle: Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Mary Landrieu (D-LA), Mark Begich (D-AK), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and John Ensign (R-NV).

This is not the final piece of legislation, as the Defense Authorization will still have to go through the conference committee process. That said, the chances are probably very good that the Franken-Isakson Service Dogs for Veterans Act will be in the bill that gets signed by President Obama.

[MADem]

1. Well, "ha ha ha" for Al. And "Woof, woof, woof" to the service dogs! nt

[Olney Blue]

2. This is wonderful news. thanks for posting!

[onehandle]

3. Isakson is a useless corporate toady. But I digress... Good for Senator Franken! nt

[Booster]

4. Way to go, Al. Look for the Repugs to find something "unpatriotic"

about this bill.

[Catshrink]

5. If they try, they'll be barking up the wrong tree!

WTG, Senator Franken!!

[Spazito]

6. He sure isn't letting any grass grow under his feet, is he!

Thanks for the OP, it is good news!

Recommended.

[AspenRose]

7. "Sen. Al Franken (D-MN)"

Doesn't that look FANTASTIC?! :bounce:

[PatSeg]

8. He's going to be a really good senator

I so happy for him and for Minnesota.

[Botany]

9. Good boy Al Good boy Al Who is a good senator? Who is a good senator?

Doggies to help wounded vets.

[Wednesdays]

10. K&R

:kick: