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Minnesota court rules Democrat Al Franken won Senate seat (Reuters)

 
Reuters - The Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday declared Democrat Al Franken the winner of a tight U.S. Senate race over Republican Norm Coleman, which should give Democrats the 60-seat majority they need to overcome procedural obstacles and push through their agenda. (link)

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