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The state Canvassing Board certified the recount, with Al Franken ahead by 225 votes, but Norm Coleman said it plans a legal challenge. In a brief appearance, Franken said he is "proud to stand before you as your next senator."
The group, whose chairman once led DFLers in the state House, blamed Gov. Pawlenty for the increase over inflation. Pawlenty's office says taxpayers get to keep more money.
Democratic Senate candidate claims victory, says he'll go to Washington "soon."
President-elect Barack Obama plunged into rare pre-inaugural crisis talks with congressional leaders Monday, declaring the national economy was "bad and getting worse" and embracing tax cuts now expected to reach $300 billion. He predicted lawmakers would approve a mammoth revitalization package within two weeks of his taking office.
The Cabinet that President-elect Barack Obama picked on a fast track has an unexpected opening, with New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, Obama's choice for commerce secretary, withdrawing under pressure of a federal investigation into how his political donors landed a lucrative transportation contract.