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Published 1/3/2009 at Yahoo! News: Politics News
AP - Senate Democratic leaders plan to grant few if any privileges next week to Roland Burris, the man picked by Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich to represent the state in the Senate, even if Burris arrives on Capitol Hill with the proper credentials.
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althouse.blogspot.com 1/2/2009 — "The aide familiar with Senate Democratic leaders' plans said if Burris tries to enter the Senate chamber, the Senate doorkeeper will stop Burris. If Burris were to persist, either trying to force his way onto the Senate floor or refusing to leave ...
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fivethirtyeight.com 1/2/2009 — Since my previous efforts at constitutional analysis have been received with some (warranted) skepticism, let me first point you toward a series of arguments made on either side of the Roland Burris issue by people more qualified to tackle this stuff ...
Senate Dems: Let’s Get Physical
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Roland Burris, right, says Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's appointment of him is legal. WASHINGTON (CNN) — A clash over the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama will intensify next week on Capitol Hill when Illinois ...
Roland Burris, right, says Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's appointment of him is legal. WASHINGTON (CNN) — A clash over the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama will intensify next week on Capitol Hill when Illinois ...
