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Franken Inches Ahead, but Minn. Recount Battle Far From Over (CQPolitics.com)

 
CQPolitics.com - Democratic challenger Al Franken has pulled ahead in the Minnesota Senate race, but the contest between Franken and Republican Sen. Norm Coleman is far from over. (link)

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