Published 1/7/2009
at L.A. Times - Politics
He is barred from the Senate floor, but the powerful California senator says the status of the embattled Illinois governor who appointed him is moot.
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Roland Burris gained a powerful ally in his bid to replace President-elect Barack Obama on Tuesday when Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California urged the Senate to seat him, arguing that his appointment was lawful.
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