1.0 link 226383 <![CDATA[Franken: "I'm Ready To Get To Work" (VIDEO)]]> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/06/franken-im-ready-to-get-t_n_226383.html (AP) WASHINGTON &mdash; Democrat Al Franken has arrived in Washington offering no jokes _ just a promise that he is "ready to get to work."

The former Saturday Night Live performer and satirist made brief remarks after meeting with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Monday. Franken is expected to be sworn in to the Senate on Tuesday after a protracted, eight-month recount, then finally a concession by the Republican incumbent he beat, Norm Coleman.

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