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tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com - 12/30/2008
Obama: "I Agree" With Senate Dems On Not Seating Burris
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Barack Obama has just released this statement, supporting the Senate Democrats in their decision to block the seating of Roland Burris: "Roland Burris is a good man and a fine public servant, but the Senate Democrats made it clear weeks ago that they cannot accept an appointment made by a ...
Blagojevich to name Burris to Senate
chicagobreakingnews.com - 12/30/2008
Blagojevich to name Burris to Senate
— chicagobreakingnews.com — burris400.jpg Then Governor-elect Rod Blagojevich introduces his board of advisors, including Roland Burris (to the governor's left)... in November 2002. (Tribune file photo / Chuck Berman) Gov. Rod Blagojevich is expected today to name former Illinois ... (more) Blagojevich to name Burris to Senate

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politico.com - 12/30/2008
Senate Leadership: Burris 'unacceptable'
— politico.com — The Senate will not seat Roland Burris if Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich attempts to appoint him, a... Democratic leadership aide said. Majority Leader Harry Reid views Burris as "unacceptable," the aide said. (more) Senate Leadership: Burris 'unacceptable'

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chicagobreakingnews.com - 1/1/2009
Burris goes to court for Senate seat
— chicagobreakingnews.com — Democrat Roland Burris went to the Illinois Supreme Court today to fight to be seated in the... U.S. Senate. Burris, appointed by disgraced Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Tuesday to the seat once held by President-elect Barack Obama, asked the justices to force ... (more) Burris goes to court for Senate seat

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Talking Points Memo:  Burris Under Obama's Saddle

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Burris Under Obama's Saddle
Talking Points Memo — Obama calls Blago's decision to go ahead and appoint his successor "extremely disappointing."

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