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Published 1/9/2009 at Reuters: Politics
CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Illinois Supreme Court on Friday ruled Democrat Roland Burris' appointment to the U.S. Senate valid, which could move him a step closer to taking President-elect Barack Obama's vacant seat.
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