Jan 5, 2009 6:03 pm US/Central
Senate Officials Close Coleman's Office
WASHINGTON (AP) ―
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Norm Coleman's staffers had reported to work Monday to do constituent service. But the Senate Rules Committee ordered the office closed because Coleman's term was finished.
CBS
Senate officials closed Norm Coleman's office Monday morning, two days after the Minnesota Republican's term expired.
Coleman's staffers had reported to work Monday to do constituent service. But the Senate Rules Committee ordered the office closed because Coleman's term was finished.
The action came on the same day that the state Canvassing Board certified election results showing Democrat Al Franken winning the state's U.S. Senate recount. Coleman's attorneys have said they're likely to sue, so the end result of the election may be in limbo.
"It is without question this is a unique situation in the history of the Senate and specifics are still being determined as to the future of the Senate office," Coleman said in a statement. "As such, our offices will be closed pending further notice."
Coleman added that constituents with any new needs should contact Sen. Amy Klobuchar or their local representative. Anyone with ongoing issues or urgent matters may still call Coleman's office and leave a message.
"During this time, we will also continue working to ensure that constituents with outstanding and urgent casework needs are being served appropriately and effectively," he said.
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Norm Coleman was born in New York City in 1949. Al Franken was born in New York City in 1951.
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