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Senate rules chief: We should seat Burris
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 tainted by corruption charges, has the right to appoint someone to President-elect Barack Obama’s former seat.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Senate rules chief: We should seat Burris
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 tainted by corruption charges, has the right to appoint someone to President-elect Barack Obama’s former seat.
Burris turned away from Senate
Roland Burris announced Tuesday he was rejected for Barack Obama's Senate seat, in a bizarre rainy-day scene on the Capitol grounds as lawmakers awaited the gaveling of the 111th Congress into session.
Daley doesn't pile on Burris
Roland Burris is a “good public official” with a “solid reputation,” but there’s a “cloud over him” because of the “uncertainty in Springfield,” Mayor Daley said Tuesday.
Obama drops in on Durbin's D.C. bash
Capping a busy Monday -- sending daughters to a new school, meeting with congressional leaders and his economic team, President-elect Barack Obama delighted some 500 supporters of Sen. Dick Durbin by dropping by a party for him -- and new Democratic senators -- at Bobby Van's Steak house.
Blinders not a good look for Burris; ambition in the way
Mary Mitchell: Roland Burris, the man who would be the second senator from Illinois, is practically giddy. I watched his exchange with reporters as he prepared to head to Washington, D.C., and it reminded me of the last time I saw Burris.
Burris refused seat in US Senate
WASHINGTON -- The secretary of the Senate has turned former Illinois attorney general Roland Burris away from taking the seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Gov's lawyers expected to get secret tapes today -- unclear when public can listen Burris heads to Washington, hopes to get sworn in Feds want to have a talk with Blagojevich's brother Burris' fight for Senate: Chances likely boosted if he pledges not to run for seat Burris: 'I am now the junior senator'Sunday, January 4, 2009
Lt. Gov. Quinn calls for state government 'fumigation' Impeachment panel meets quietly As Burris sees it: 'We are the senator' Obama, Blago flip sides of Bizarro plotlineSaturday, January 3, 2009
Gov. could be impeached next weekFriday, January 2, 2009
Blagojevich's Homeland Security access revoked Senate opposition fiercer than Burris thinks Sources: Reid pressured governor on Senate replacement Ill. House changes schedule to vote on impeachment Activists support Burris' appointment to US Senate Sergeant at arms expects no trouble from BurrisThursday, January 1, 2009
Burris: I'm going to D.C. 'Thousands of phone calls' on feds' wiretapsWednesday, December 31, 2008
Prosecutors captured 'thousands of phone calls' in Blagojevich case Davis said thanks, but no thanks to Senate seat offer Roland Burris: 'I am a visionary' Why would Burris jump into toxic situation? Another brilliant move by Rockin' Rod You write the caption: Roland Burris' tombstone Never underestimate a man with no decency Tainted gov making Illinois a national joke Senate may block Burris, stall for time Rep. Rush does quick turnaround on seatTuesday, December 30, 2008
Blagojevich names Roland Burris to Obama's Senate seat Burris has long history of brazenness Blagojevich's General Counsel resigns Obama issues statement on Burris appointment Senate Democrats' letter on Obama replacement Letter to gov seals Emanuel's exit from CongressMonday, December 29, 2008
Another wiretap in Blago probe: feds also taped ex-top aide Gov's lawyer: Tapes 'just talk, not action' More pieces to Senate seat puzzle Obama fails to disclose transition meetings Gov discloses federal grand jury subpoenas Holder adds Blago link to his confirmation papersSunday, December 28, 2008
Blagojevich's lawyer to submit internal report to impeachment panelSaturday, December 27, 2008
'Wrong planet' if he is guilty Corruption crisis creates confusion in Illinois Fitzgerald asks panel not to subpoena Obama aides For the gov, so many legally obligated events, so little time Blago Obama dramaThursday, December 25, 2008
Blagojevich tops naughty list in poll Casting call for BlagoWednesday, December 24, 2008
Blagojevich's lawyer asks House for subpoenas Obama team's report shines light on Jarrett, Emanuel Emanuel wanted to keep his seat 'warm'Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Panel's request to hear tapes 'under active consideration' Obama had to answer feds' questions about Blago Panel hears Gov. got 435 contributions of $25K, more Obama report unlikely to affect Blagojevich probeMonday, December 22, 2008
What really happened with Jackson Jr., feds Obama to reveal Blago contactsTrack Blago on Twitter
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Ex-San Francisco mayor defends Blago Lisa Madigan denies asking for Senate seat Blago won't go to D.C. Burris seat blocked Feds want more time to indict Can Senate block Burris' appointment? John Kass: A smart move Editorial: Let the people vote Bobby Rush warns senators Write a song for Blago Impeachment panel vows to be fair Blagojevich scandal biggest non-election, non-economy story Cement firm aiding Blago probe Who's on the impeachment committee? Blago's list of enemies Senate's incoming president 'ticked off' Profile: Governor's new lawyer Rod's bleeping language Uncomfortable spotlight on Patti Jackson allies held Blago fundraiserFrom ABC7
Legal rulings could affect Blagojevich Quinn says state is 'laughing stock' Certificate of appointment Chicago reacts to appointment Blago to minsters: I didn't do it Dems urge Blago not to make appointment Gov. appoints Burris to Senate Jesse White refuses to accept certificate of appointment Obama: Blago appointment inappropriate Impeachment panel pauses Certificate of appointmentFrom CBS2
Quinn to Burris: You made a big mistake Blago could be impeached before tapes released Blockade expected for Burris in Washington Burris on Blago: 'Recognize the difference' Blago's general counsel resigns Prosecutors ask for extension in Blago probe Gov. appoints Burris to Senate amid protest Voters react to Blago appointment Voters sound offFrom Fox Chicago
Reform Illinois? What would you do? What's next? Now it's the Senate's problem Sen. Reid's statement US attorney wants more time Obama's statement on BurrisBlagojevich and the Chicago Tribune
Blagojevich's staffers to give ethics lecture Eric Zorn: Let Burris have the seat and move on Tribune Co: No misbehavior by our people in Blagojevich scandal 'Chicago Tribune' Delayed Governor Wiretap Stories at Fed's Request Gov. accused of pressuring Trib to fire editorial writers Charges raise new questions about Zell's leadership Tribune editorials that made Blagojevich so mad Tribune withheld publishing at Fitzgerald's request WashPost: Blagojevich and Trib both fail Illinois Some questions for the Tribune, and Sam ZellFrom around the Web
FBI: Trib story didn't affect Blago arrest Rahm's case of lockjaw Blago's notorious lawyer Jackson Jr. went to authorities about Illinois governor Newt denounces Blago attacks What would Nixon do? The Blago and Nixon photo Impeachment: Majority of State House in favor What Blago charges mean for Daley Blago deeply in debt Did Fitzgerald rush Blago bust? Springfield talks impeachment Blago expected to be Kerry veep in '04 All 50 Senate Dems call for Blago resignation The damage Blagojevich could do Sweet: New poll calls for Blago to resign Lisa Madigan: I've only spoke to Gov. once this year Axelrod Flashback: 'I know he's talked to the governor and there are whole range of names'... Axelrod: I misspoke Rahm Emanuel in the middle? Why is Illinois so corrupt? Gov. arrested on anti-corruption day In Serbia, not much sympathy for Blagojevich's plight Mike Huckabee on 'arrogant' attitude of Blagojevich Blagojevich's Behavior Is CommonObama and Blagojevich
Scandal an Obama distraction A Black Senate seat? A bad year for governors Sources: Obama, Blago haven't talked for a year GOP signals confirmation battle over Holder: Senator links him to Blago Rendell: Obama bungling Blago response Fox: Emanuel gave Blagojevich list of 'acceptable' candidates Scandal tests Obama What more should Obama team say about Blago scandal? Seven Blago questions for Obama Big risks for Obama in Blago scandal Blagojevich scheming allegedly began before Obama win Hannity tries -- and fails -- to connect Obama to Blagojevich. Obama's first interview since Blago scandal (transcript) Blago bust fuels late-night chat show funnies Blagojevich proves Obama is cleanLatest video on Blagojevich scandal
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Burris says he won't make a scene Patti's plea: We hope media barrage ends soon Lisa Madigan now in spotlight Madigan on impeachment process Madigan discusses Senate options Schakowsky: Hold special election Blago scandal not funny, hair is! Quinn and Duckworth react to Blagojevich's arrest Why won't Obama bash Blago? Patti caught in spotlight Obama: I had no contact with Blagojevich Madigan, Schakowsky, Davis talk Blagojevich with Larry King Durbin: Don't trust Blagojevich Durbin: If true, Blagojevich betrayed public trust Blagojevich's Neighbors Unsurprised By Arrest Jackson denies knowing of "bid" Fitzgerald: Truly a new low Daley to Blago: Do the right thingOther commentary
It's the Al Franken and Roland Burris comedy show The law is on Blago's side Don't blame Burris for Blagojevich's actions Mr. Burris goes to Washington Enough about 'Roland Burris, Good Guy' Big week for Blago, Burris The Blagojevich 26 Blago makes play worthy of Joe Montana 100 ways to become a Senator Scandal paralyzes Ill. government Blago takes are of lying to new level Next time, say 'no' It's pay-to-gay time Obama unfairly tainted by crimes he didn't committ Time: Fitzgerald distancing not "good news" for Obama Arianna Huffington: Blagojevich: Character is Destiny Nice work, Blagojevich Seat for sale! Campbell Brown: Idea of selling Senate seat is delusional CNN: What was Blagojevich thinking? The Strange Tale of Gov. Blagojevich Breaking out the wood for Blago Warren: Blago's maginificent downfallBlago around the World
Pressure mounts for disgraced Blagojevich to resign Ill. Gov. indulged in “corruption spree” Illinois governor: Big ambition and bigger mouth Caught up in the machineryLynn Sweet Blog
Latest blog headlines Burris enters Capitol; media horde greets him (1/06/2009 09:41:14 AM) Obama makes surprise visit to Durbin party for senators-elect. (1/05/2009 19:49:17 PM) U of Chicago Hospital VP Susan Sher tapped to be White House associate counsel (1/05/2009 13:55:37 PM) Barack, Michelle Obama send girls off to new school (1/05/2009 10:40:17 AM) Blagojevich aide delivery of Burris appointment paper rejected by Senate secretary (1/05/2009 10:36:36 AM) Burris better chance of quick deal for Senate seat if he pledges "caretaker" role (1/05/2009 10:31:13 AM) Obama girls in Washington (1/05/2009 08:44:41 AM) Obama arrives in Washington; emotional Chicago farewell. "I gotta say I choked up a little bit leaving my house today," Obama said (1/04/2009 18:12:34 PM) Obama family Monday: Michelle, daughters off to school; president elect to Capitol Hill, transition office (1/04/2009 15:39:12 PM) Race for Rahm's seat, who's on the web in the 5th CD contest (1/04/2009 15:23:25 PM)
