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Durbin Folding on Burris? Already?
Durbin Folding on Burris? Already?
Although Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is still refusing to sign Burris's certificate of appointment, he signed a certificate yesterday saying that Blagojevich's original appointment is "true and accurate." And after all the tough talk yesterday about how the Senate ...
Dems stew in botched Burris imbroglio
politico.com — Some angry Democrats blame Reid, Durbin and Obama for the Burris storm as new legal events in Illinois throw the issue back to the Senate. (more) Dems stew in botched Burris imbroglio
Burris gets OK from Illinois sec. of state
politico.com — Jesse White signs certificate saying Roland Burris' appointment document is "true and accurate." (more) Burris gets OK from Illinois sec. of state
Burris lawyers in Senate Monday
thehill.com — Lawyers for Roland Burris will be in Washington Monday to meet with Senate attorneys and press their case for seating Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's (D) controversial appointee. A senior Senate Democratic aide said the various legal teams will ... (more) Burris lawyers in Senate Monday
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