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Roland Burris: I'm no Rod Blagojevich
latimesblogs.latimes.com - 2/17/2009
Roland Burris: I'm no Rod Blagojevich
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No one is accusing Sen. Roland Burris of being in the same league as former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich when it comes to ethical lapses. Blago, as he's known to bloggers and cable news show hosts everywhere, is alleged to have used a pay-for-play scheme to determine who would make the ...

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newsblogs.chicagotribune.com - 2/17/2009
Burris now acknowledges fundraising effort for Blagojevich | Clout Street - local political coverage
— newsblogs.chicagotribune.com — Posted by Rick Pearson, John Chase and Ray Long at 10:40 a.m. U.S. Sen. Roland Burris has acknowledged he sought to raise campaign funds for then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich at the request of the governor’s brother at the same time he was making a pitch to ... (more) Burris now acknowledges fundraising effort for ...

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newsblogs.chicagotribune.com - 2/18/2009
Roland Burris, resign | Vox Pop
— newsblogs.chicagotribune.com — The benefit of the doubt had already been stretched thin and taut by the time Roland Burris offered his third version of the events leading to his appointment to the U.S. Senate. It finally snapped like a rubber band, popping him on that long ... (more) Roland Burris, resign | Vox Pop

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newsblogs.chicagotribune.com - 2/17/2009
Burris unscripted: More details about Blagojevich contacts | Clout Street - local political coverage
— newsblogs.chicagotribune.com — Posted by Ray Long at 8:10 a.m. U.S. Sen. Roland Burris has offered a more detailed explanation of his actions amid the renewed furor over his appointment, saying he is worried the media is destroying his reputation. Talking to reporters who caught up ... (more) Burris unscripted: More details about Blagojevich ...

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