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Secretary of Senate rejects Burris, aide says
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Secretary of Senate rejects Burris, aide says
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Roland Burris says Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's problems have nothing to do with him.
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Secretary of the Senate rejects Burris appointment
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Secretary of the Senate rejects Burris appointment
— politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — (CNN) — An aide to Secretary of the Senate Nancy Erickson tells CNN that this morning she... rejected Roland Burris' certificate of appointment to the Senate. Robert Baxter says Erickson rejected Burris' appointment because it does not conform with ... (more) Secretary of the Senate rejects Burris appointment

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Secretary of Senate rejects Burris, aide says
Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News — ... missing the signature of Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, the aide said Monday. Rule 2 of the Standing Rules of the Senate states that the secretary of state must sign the certificate of election along with the governor. White has declined to sign the certificate, siding with some Senate Democrats who say Burris should not be seated because of the cloud over Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who is accused of trying to sell President-elect Barack Obama's Senate seat. Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/01/05/burris/index.htm...

Jesse White Rejects Burris Appointment
The Jawa Report — January 05, 2009 Jesse White Rejects Burris Appointment Via CNN: Secretary of the Senate Nancy Erickson has rejected Roland Burris' appointment to the Senate, an aide to the secretary told CNN. Erickson rejected Burris' appointment because his certificate of appointment was missing the signature of Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, the aide said Monday. Rule 2 of the Standing Rules of the Senate states that the secretary of state must sign the certificate of election along with the governor. White has declined to sign the certificate, siding with some Senate Democrats ...

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