Minnesota to consider new low-carbon fuels bill; Franken to be declared winner in close Senate race

In Minnesota, state legislators will consider a new low-carbon bill next week that would mandate automakers with reducing tailpipe emissions by 10 percent by 2020.

Meanwhile, local officials are reportedly set to confirm former Saturday Night Live writer Al Franken as the new senator from Minnesota, defeating incumbent Senator Norm Coleman. Coleman is set to challenge the recount in the state Supreme Court and has called for a new election to decide the process. Senate Republicans have vowed to block the seating of Franken while challenges are pending.

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