Follow BeltwayBlips on TwitterBurris approved for Obama's old Senate seat
Published 1/12/2009 at Reuters: Politics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate officials on Monday approved Roland Burris to fill the Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama, which would give Democrats 58 of the Senate's 100 seats, their biggest majority since 1981.
(link)
Tags:
White House
Roland Burris
Barack Obama
Washington, D.C
Related Content
Election Central Morning Roundup
tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com 1/12/2009 — Obama Reworking TARP To Reduce Foreclosures -- And Win Over Congress The Wall St. Journal reports that the Obama transition team is working some key new conditions into the Wall St. bailout, in order to win Congressional authorization for the ...
tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com 1/12/2009 — Obama Reworking TARP To Reduce Foreclosures -- And Win Over Congress The Wall St. Journal reports that the Obama transition team is working some key new conditions into the Wall St. bailout, in order to win Congressional authorization for the ...
Carol Platt Liebau: Is Anyone Surprised?
townhall.com 1/12/2009 — The Washington Times today reports on Obama global warming czar Carol Browner's leadership of a socialist group's (Socialist International's) Commission for a Sustainable World Society.Of course, if a Republican...
townhall.com 1/12/2009 — The Washington Times today reports on Obama global warming czar Carol Browner's leadership of a socialist group's (Socialist International's) Commission for a Sustainable World Society.Of course, if a Republican...
Capitol Hill Watch | Lawmakers Set To Vote on SCHIP Expansion This Week
kaisernetwork.org 1/12/2009 — [Jan 12, 2009] House lawmakers say they will vote on Wednesday or Thursday on a stand-alone SCHIP expansion that will provide Democrats on Capitol Hill "an early session victory" and give President-elect Barack Obama "a high profile bill" to sign into ...
kaisernetwork.org 1/12/2009 — [Jan 12, 2009] House lawmakers say they will vote on Wednesday or Thursday on a stand-alone SCHIP expansion that will provide Democrats on Capitol Hill "an early session victory" and give President-elect Barack Obama "a high profile bill" to sign into ...
The Associated Press: Obama preparing order to close Gitmo
google.com 1/12/2009 — 2 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) Advisers to President-elect Barack Obama say one of his first duties in office will be to order the closing of the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay. That executive order is expected during Obama's first week on the ...
google.com 1/12/2009 — 2 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) Advisers to President-elect Barack Obama say one of his first duties in office will be to order the closing of the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay. That executive order is expected during Obama's first week on the ...
Bush to Deliver Farewell Address on Thursday - FOXNews.com Transition Tracker
foxnews.com 1/12/2009 — President Bush plans to give his farewell address to the nation on Thursday, in what will be his last public appearance until Inauguration Day. White House press secretary Dana Perino said Bush will use the opportunity to reflect on his past eight ...
foxnews.com 1/12/2009 — President Bush plans to give his farewell address to the nation on Thursday, in what will be his last public appearance until Inauguration Day. White House press secretary Dana Perino said Bush will use the opportunity to reflect on his past eight ...
What will Obama do with his millions of online 'friends'? — CNN Political Ticker 1/12/2009
WASHINGTON (CNN) — Has President-elect Barack Obama found the person to entrust with his predominantly online network of millions of supporters? Obama's announcement of Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine to lead the Democratic National Committee suggests ...
WASHINGTON (CNN) — Has President-elect Barack Obama found the person to entrust with his predominantly online network of millions of supporters? Obama's announcement of Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine to lead the Democratic National Committee suggests ...
Obama seeks remaining $350 billion in bailout funds — Reuters: Politics 1/12/2009
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Barack Obama on Monday sought the remaining $350 billion of federal financial bailout funds from Congress, pledging a major overhaul that would distribute the money more widely and impose tougher ...
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Barack Obama on Monday sought the remaining $350 billion of federal financial bailout funds from Congress, pledging a major overhaul that would distribute the money more widely and impose tougher ...
Group urges early Obama easing of Cuba sanctions — Reuters: Politics 1/12/2009
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama should reinvigorate U.S. trade ties in Latin America and the Caribbean during his first 90 days in office by softening the most punitive sanctions on Cuba, a leading business group said on Monday. ...
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama should reinvigorate U.S. trade ties in Latin America and the Caribbean during his first 90 days in office by softening the most punitive sanctions on Cuba, a leading business group said on Monday. ...
Gingrich offers Schwarzenegger advice on government reform — CNN Political Ticker 1/12/2009
Former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich has some advice to California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. WASHINGTON (CNN) – While President-elect Barack Obama talks about reforming the federal government by bringing change to Washington, California ...
Former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich has some advice to California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. WASHINGTON (CNN) – While President-elect Barack Obama talks about reforming the federal government by bringing change to Washington, California ...
Burris approved for Obama's old Senate seat — Reuters: Politics 1/13/2009
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Roland Burris on Monday won his bid to fill the seat in the U.S. Senate vacated by President-elect Barack Obama, overcoming objections from Democratic leaders who now stand ready to enjoy their biggest majority since 1981. ...
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Roland Burris on Monday won his bid to fill the seat in the U.S. Senate vacated by President-elect Barack Obama, overcoming objections from Democratic leaders who now stand ready to enjoy their biggest majority since 1981. ...
