Senators Make Secret Santa Picks

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Sen. Daniel Akaka‘s office says the senator is participating in a Senate secret santa gift exchange this month. 

The New York Times reports that Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., came up with the idea as a lighthearted way to bridge the partisan gap in Congress. Nebraska Republican Sen. Mike Johanns partnered with Franken to organize the exchange. 

Senators are to spend no more than $10 on gifts. More than half of the chamber is involved in the exchange — though no word yet if Sen. Daniel Inouye is taking part. 

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