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The Burris Tapes
The Burris Tapes
Sen. Roland Burris (D, Ill.) wants the world to believe that the wiretap in which he was recorded speaking with Robert Blagojevich (brother of the former Illinois governor) somehow exonerates him. In fact, even if it provides no evidence that he "bought" a Senate seat, the wiretap actually shows ...
Judge OKs release of secret recordings between Burris, Blagojevich's brother
suntimes.com — Update: A federal judge today authorized the release of audio tapes of secret wiretaps of conversations between... U.S. Sen. Roland Burris and former Gov. Rod Blagojevich (more) Judge OKs release of secret recordings between Burris, ...
Burris taped offering a check to Blagojevich
chicagobreakingnews.com — An undercover tape sought by the Senate ethics committee involves a conversation last November in which U.S.... Sen. Burris offered to write a check to the Blagojevich campaign, Burris' attorney said this afternoon. But attorney Timothy Wright denied ... (more) Burris taped offering a check to Blagojevich
Pay to play: Burris promised campaign check for Blago
Pay to play: Burris promised campaign check for Blago
marathonpundit.blogspot.com — Two words for you, Senator Burris: Resign now. Five words for you, Governor Patrick Quinn: We want... a special election. Well..well...well. It looks like there's a smoking gun tape that probably has Sen. Roland Burris (D-Blagojevich) very nervous, as ... (more) Pay to play: Burris promised campaign check for Blago
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The Burris Tapes
USS NeverdockShould end his career. But, since he's a Democrat don't hold your breath.

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