Sen. Al Franken Donates His Salary to Second Harvest During the GOP Shutdown

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Sen. Al Franken Donates His Salary to Second Harvest During the GOP Shutdown

by Sarah Jones at Politicus USA

http://www.politicususa.com/2013/10/02/sen-al-franken-donates-salary-harvest-gop-shutdown.html

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Unlike some in Congress who claim they won’t be taking their salary, Senator Al Franken (D-MN) specified the charity to which his salary will be sent. Franken will be donating his salary during the GOP shutdown to Second Harvest Heartland, a hunger relief organization that works throughout Minnesota.

“Second Harvest Heartland is a great organization that works throughout Minnesota, providing vital assistance to families who would otherwise go hungry,” said Senator Franken in a statement. “Just as I was prepared to do in 2011 when we faced a possible shutdown, I won’t be taking my salary. I believe that while the government is shut down, donating my salary to charity is the right thing to do, and I’m going to make sure that money goes toward helping people who might be badly affected by the shut down.”



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[Liberal_in_LA]

1. kick

[CTyankee]

2. Al shames the repukes in the Senate. He has a conscience. He is a Liberal and he cares about the

needy in his state. What a good guy! MN is lucky to have him in office.