Al Franken arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington

Senator-elect Al Franken (D-MN) speaks to members of the media following a meeting with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), on Capitol Hill in Washington on July 6, 2009. The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that Democrat Al Franken won the states disputed Senate seat following an eight-month long fight against former Republican Senator Norm Coleman. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)