Seating Franken doesn't bring closure for many
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U.S. Senator elect Al Franken at a victory rally in St. Paul shortly after his senate opponent Norm Coleman conceded.
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Al Franken's swearing-in brings closure, after the senate recount, and court action took months to determine a winner. Or does it? Commentator Peter Smith is concerned.
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