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Franken Welcomes Obama Plan On Islamic State

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Minneapolis (AP) Sen. Al Franken says he's happy to have the outlines of a plan for combatting the threat of Islamic state militants. But he also questions what effect it will have on recruitment for the terror group, including in Minnesota communities. Franken spoke to the Associated Press on Thursday after national security officials briefed the Senate on the Obama administration's strategy. He says he's happy it involves a coalition of international partners, including key Arab allies. At least one Minnesotan has died while fighting for Islamic state, and a federal grand jury is looking into the recruitment and travels of Minnesota residents who are believed to be in Syria. The U.S. Attorney's office declined to comment, but local attorneys say some members of the Somali community have received grand jury subpoenas.


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