Comments on: Franken’s first bill passes as part of Defense bill

By: S MEYER

S MEYER — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:49:07 +0000

Don’t know much about Frankin but I think service dogs for our veterens is Awesome! People need dogs for more than sight. They do so much more.Way to go!
Sue from Apollo Beach Fl.

By: lal

lal — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:02:56 +0000

@ inept (yeah, I get it and wonder why you would call yourself such a name)

Franken did not steal an election… Bush did. But that is old news. I think you just are a sore loser, just like your buddy Rush. Franken will be a fine senator and is off to great start.

By: I. N. EPT

I. N. EPT — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:26:51 +0000

Wow. First he steals the seat, now he trys to play nice. Frankens election has be exposed by Rush as a sham, and he won’t get much else done, ever.

By: Richard E Massey

Richard E Massey — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 07:45:44 +0000

There’s NO doubt Senator Franken is going to be handed one of the Pens the President uses to sign this legislation.
Doing something for our Disabled Veteran’s is long, long overdue.
The Canines Senator Franken has provided to the Disabled Veteran will be a partner, companion and personal assistant, trained to be an extension of the Wounded Vet’s limited mobility.
Senator Franken and his co-sponsors know that this is the least we can do for a Veteran who needs this type of assistance.

By: Keith Kuckler

Keith Kuckler — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:25:48 +0000

I think that Franken will follow Paul Wellstone’s lead. After an embarassing appearance at the Veitnam Veterans Memorial, Wellstone settled down, and, did a lot for all vets. I think Franken will do the same, and, i think he is going to be in Washington,as long as he wants the job.

By: Gus

Gus — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:01:04 +0000

Seems like a pretty noncontroversial idea, though I’m sure there will be some who will hate it just because Franken’s name is attached to it.

By: Eric Ferguson

Eric Ferguson — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:38:26 +0000

That was politically astute of Al, though I realize this was of real importance to him and he wasn’t looking to just pass anything. He can claim full credit, he passed something shortly after getting in while the microscope is still pointed at him, he showed he can work with Republicans, and while this isn’t a piece of major legislation, it will do some good and be seen as such across the political spectrum (I’m assuming Republicans haven’t made up a reason to run it down, maybe not a safe assumption). It shows some political sense, and that should reassure everyone who supported him.