A Couple of Things…
Roland Burris’ Perjury Investigation from CNN:
Illinois Republican leaders on Sunday called for a perjury investigation of Sen. Roland Burris, questioning if he “purposely deceived the public” last month by failing to tell state lawmakers that then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s brother solicited him for campaign cash.
Sen. Roland Burris says he never made an inconsistent statement [...]
Blago Chooses Obama’s Successor
From CNN:
President-elect Barack Obama said Tuesday it is disappointing that Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich ignored warnings from Senate Democrats about appointing a successor to his Senate seat.
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On Tuesday, Blagojevich, a Democrat, named former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris to serve the last two years of Obama’s Senate term.
From Chicago Sun-Times:
Ignoring threats [...]