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July 8, 2009

Franken Finally Gets Sworn In

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WASHINGTON - Al Franken was sworn in Tuesday as Minnesota's second U.S. senator. No joke.

In a ceremony that started a few minutes late -- and 246 days after the election -- the former Saturday Night Live comedian joined the Senate with a simple "I do."

Flanked by Sen. Amy Klobuchar and former Vice President Walter Mondale, Franken received a standing ovation from family members, supporters and others in the public galleries. Vice President Joe Biden offered his congratulations, and a packed Senate gallery that included Franken's wife, Franni, erupted into hugs and applause.

"You don't see Norwegians with tears in their eyes," said Minnesota's former U.S. Attorney David Lillehaug, one of Franken's recount lawyers. "Today was mine."...

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