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Published 3/18/2009 by Domenico Montanaro at First Read

From NBC's Domenico MontanaroIn the recount we all love to hate, Democrat Al Franken wants Republican Norm Coleman to pay the costs of the seven-week, three-judge trial if Coleman ultimately loses. The Minneapolis Star-Tribune: "Democrat Al Franken wants the judges who heard the U.S. Senate trial to force Norm Coleman to pay court costs and some opposing lawyers' fees -- a potentially expensive bill -- if the Republican loses his bid to overturn the results of the recount. ... Franken's document...( read more ) (link)

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