At Capitol, Franken apologizes and sees long fight for trust
WASHINGTON (AP) " Sen. Al Franken apologized Monday to voters, aides and "everyone who has counted on me to be a champion for women" as the Minnesota Democrat fought to bolster his support with his first Capitol public appearance since being drawn into a wave of sexual harassment accusations buffeting Congress.Franken spoke as lawmakers began returning from an extraordinary weeklong Thanksgiving break that saw sexually tinged problems engulf two other legislators as well: Reps. John [...]
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