Sen. Franken relishes policy role in new position

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Just weeks into his Senate term, Al Franken's portfolio compares favorably to any of the Senate's freshman members. He loves policy. He has signed on as co-sponsor to a half dozen bills, asked thoughtful questions of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, and immersed himself in a thorny debate over health care reform....

By HENRY C. JACKSON

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An august beginning to his tenure!

May his ego never whither.