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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The chairman of the Senate Rules Committee has parted with many of her Democratic colleagues and says that the Senate should seat former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California said Tuesday that Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, however ...

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usatoday.com - 1/6/2009

Poll: Half say Burris should be blocked from Sen. seat

— usatoday.com — In a spectacle that spilled onto the Capitol steps, Burris was turned away from the Senate Tuesday... as the 111th Congress was gaveled into session. His lawyer, Timothy Wright III, said the Illinois politician was considering more negotiations or a ... (more) Poll: Half say Burris should be blocked from Sen. seat

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voices.washingtonpost.com - 1/6/2009

Burris Backs Reid Into a Corner - The Fix

— voices.washingtonpost.com — Burris has come off as a fool and a crook pretending he is innocent of wrong doing... in receiving his appointment. He is a loser and I think he will lose one more time, but cause a lot of damage before he goes. I don't think voters would elect him dog ... (more) Burris Backs Reid Into a Corner - The Fix

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foxnews.com - 1/7/2009

Sen. Feinstein Breaks With Democrats to Back Burris Appointment - FOXNews.com Transition Tracker

— foxnews.com — A key Democrat broke with her Senate colleagues Tuesday to support Roland Burris in his controversial bid... to assume Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat. California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, chairwoman of the Senate Rules Committee that soon could take up ... (more) Sen. Feinstein Breaks With Democrats to Back Burris ...

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Feinstein: Burris Should Be Seated
The Page by Mark Halperin — The California Democrat breaks with colleagues, saying that Gov. Blagojevich's Senate pick should be granted the position. Says she's concerned that blocking Burris could impact future appointments by other governors.        ...

Sen. Dianne Feinstein breaks with Democratic colleagues, says Senate should seat Burris
Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News — ... her Democratic colleagues and says that the Senate should seat former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California said Tuesday that Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, however tainted by corruption charges, has the right to appoint someone to President-elect Barack Obama's former seat. The Rules Committee decides whether Burris is qualified to serve. Feinstein said that blocking Burris would have ramifications for other governors' appointments. Read more: http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/S/SENATE_BURRIS?SI...