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suntimes.com - 2/14/2009

Blago hit up Burris for cash

— suntimes.com — Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's brother solicited U.S. Sen. Roland Burris for up to $10,000 in campaign cash before Blagojevich named Burris to the coveted post -- something Burris initially failed to disclose under oath before an Illinois House ... (more) Blago hit up Burris for cash

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chicagotribune.com - 2/14/2009

Burris changes story on Senate seat -

— chicagotribune.com — U.S. Sen. Roland Burris , who repeatedly denied anyone tied to disgraced former Gov. Rod Blagojevich solicited him for cash in exchange for his seat, now acknowledges Blagojevich's brother asked him three times to help with fundraising. Leading House ... (more) Burris changes story on Senate seat -

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hotair.com - 2/14/2009

Burris covered up Blago solicitation

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Another clown in Blago's circus
Power Line — ... When Roland Burris testified under oath before an Illinois House impeachment panel on Jan. 8, Burris was questioned by Rep. James Durkin (R, Western Springs) on a key point: ...

Sen. Roland Burris: A Liar Or Just A Fool?
Swampland — ... Uncovering these facts, after all, was the entire purpose of the hearing, and he knew that. Did he think he could get by without bringing them up? Did he not feel the responsibility to clear the air if not at the hearing, then immediatly following the hearing? Did he think no one would notice, or that the information would not eventually come out? (For a full transcript of the original testimony, where Burris now dubiously claims he was denied a chance to fully answer the question, click here.) ...

The IL GOP Cannot Even Let Someone Perjure Themselves
ArchPundit — ... the transcript of his testimony at the hearing “to make sure there was nothing left out.” Burris said on Sunday that the initial affidavit was in response to the panel’s interest in how he obtained the appointment and that the most recently filed affidavit “dealt with contacts I had about the Senate seat. Look at the difference.” I want to side with Jim Durkin here, but as Rich points out, the record is that Durkin moved on. Check the transcript. After Burris testified about his meeting with Lon Monk, this is what Rep. ...