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From NBC's Ken StricklandFollowing up on the earlier post, the Democratic Senate leadership is out with their statement on Roland Burris and has now accepted his credentials. Statement from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), and Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL):"The Secretary of the Senate has determined that the new credentials presented today on behalf of Mr. Burris now satisfy Senate Rules and validate his appointment to the vacant Illinois Senate seat. In addition, as we requested, Mr....( ...