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GOP's Coleman could eye Minn. governor run next
By PATRICK CONDON Associated Press Writer ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The man who lost the 1998 Minnesota governor's race to pro wrestler Jesse Ventura now holds the distinction of losing his U.S. Senate seat to former "Saturday Night Live" comedian Al Franken.

Franken to give Democrats a boost on key issues
By HENRY C. JACKSON Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The jokes about Minnesota's prolonged recount can finally stop, just in time for Democrats to secure a reliable vote from a former funny man.

Key Senate Democrats trim cost of health care bill
By DAVID ESPO AP Special Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - Determined to advance President Barack Obama's health care agenda, key Senate Democrats are calling for a government-run insurance option to compete with private plans, as well as a $750-per-worker annual fee on larger companies that do not offer coverage to employees.

States without budgets as key deadline passes
By JUDY LIN Associated Press Writer

SC governor silent as clamor grows for resignation
By JIM DAVENPORT Associated Press Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - After days of soul-baring and often odd confessions and apologies about an adulterous affair, South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford went silent as the clamor for his resignation grew.


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