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February 17, 2011

loansafe.org: Senator Franken Assists with a Mortgage Mix-Up

(Senator Franken) – The collapse of the housing market caused the property value of countless Americans' homes to plummet. This drop in value, combined with the downturn in the economy, made it harder for homeowners to keep up with mortgage payments. Many Minnesotans dealt with the problem by securing a mortgage modification through their banks. Moses Smith, a chiropractor from Minneapolis, decided to try this approach. In 2009 she went to her bank and was approved for a permanent mortgage modification.Everything seemed to be going fine. Ms. Smith made sure an attorney reviewed the paperwork and had it notarized. She also sent in her monthly payment on time. But nearly a year later, Ms. Smith received an unpleasant surprise.

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Published on February 17, 2011 14:22

February 16, 2011

Star Tribune: At least $394 million for rail line could be at risk

A fight brewing over federal transit money threatens to leave Ramsey and Hennepin counties paying a bigger share of the tab for the largest public works project in Minnesota history.

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Published on February 16, 2011 14:11

February 15, 2011

National Journal: Senate Judiciary Committee Announces Subcommittee Assignments

The Senate Judiciary Committee is taking on privacy issues with Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., designated to chair a new subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law, while Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., has been named as ranking member, according to an announcement Monday.

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Published on February 15, 2011 06:44

Grand Forks Herald: Bemidji one of six Minnesota fire departments awarded $1.3 million in federal grants

Six fire departments in Minnesota have received a total of $1.3 million in federal grants to purchase new vehicles and improve operations and safety, the state's Democratic members of Congress announced today.

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Published on February 15, 2011 06:43

Crookston Times: Sen. Franken's flood meeting in Crookston, co-hosted by Gov. Dayton, aims to get everyone on the same page

Crookston — At a meeting called by U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) Friday afternoon at the University of Minnesota, Crookston, a who's who of elected officials and people who know a thing or two about preparing for, fighting and recovering from floods filled Bede Ballroom to talk about how high rivers in the Red River Basin will get in the spring, and what's being done to prepare for all the high water.

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Published on February 15, 2011 06:41

In Forum: Minnesota politicians promise flood support

The city of Moorhead received a promise of support from leaders at the state and national levels Friday as it prepares for flooding in 2011.

Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., and Gov. Mark Dayton were at the Moorhead City Council chambers to make a promise that the city is not alone in flood fighting this year.

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Published on February 15, 2011 06:39

Grand Forks Herald: Hockey day feeds players' fans passion for the sport

From hockey moms showing off their skills to Sen. Al Franken having a little fun of his own, there were plenty of Hockey Day Minnesota memories to go around Saturday in Moorhead.

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Published on February 15, 2011 06:37

Star Tribune: Brace yourself for another budget pinch

WASHINGTON – Steeling for an epic budget battle in a new Tea Party-infused Congress, cash-strapped officials in Minnesota are being told to brace for up to $5.5 billion in federal spending cuts for everything from road building to energy assistance.

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Published on February 15, 2011 06:35