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Published 6/30/2009 by CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney at CNN Political Ticker

(CNN) — President Obama issued a statement Tuesday congratulating Al Franken's victory in the Minnesota Senate race. Statement from the President on the Minnesota Supreme Court Certifying Al Franken as the Winner of Last Year’s Senate Election"I look forward to working with Senator-Elect Franken to build a new foundation for growth and prosperity by lowering health [...] (link)

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