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Major Development: Key Democratic Senator Says Burris Should Be Seated
The Corner — ... ] According to the Associated Press , Sen. Dianne Feinstein says Roland Burris should be seated. Feinstein, chairman of the Senate Rules Committee, said that Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, however tainted by corruption charges, has the right to appoint someone. The Rules Committee decides whether Burris is qualified to serve. Feinstein of California said that blocking Burris would have ramifications for other governors' appointments. ...

A way out from the Burris kerfuffle
Betsy's Page — ... about the proposed nomination of Leon Panetta to head the CIA has made another statement distinguishing herself from the Democratic leadership in the Senate. She is objecting to the refusal to seat Roland Burris as senator. "Does the governor have the power, under law, to make the appointment? And the answer is yes," said Feinstein, chairwoman of the Senate Rules Committee, which judges the credentials of senators. ....Late Tuesday, Feinstein urged the Senate to settle the matter. "If you don't seat Mr. Burris, it has ramifications for gubernatorial appointments all over ...

Burris In, Jeb Out
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Senator Burris
Real Clear Politics - TIME.com — Technically, there isn't a deal to seat Roland Burris yet, but from the news accounts you can hear the collective cry of "uncle" from Harry Reid, Senate Democrats, and the new President-elect, who said he would be happy to work with Mr. Burris moving forward. Harry Reid is ...