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Burris tried to raise funds for Blagojevich
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - U.S. Sen. Roland Burris now acknowledges attempting to raise money for ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich -- an explosive twist in his ever-changing story on how he landed a coveted Senate appointment from the man accused of trying to sell the seat.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama Activities:Blagojevich Corruption Case Source:(AP)
2009-02-17
New scrutiny over Burris Senate nomination
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Roland Burris came under fresh scrutiny on Tuesday after disclosing he tried to raise money for the disgraced former Illinois governor who named him to the U.S. Senate seat once held by President Barack Obama.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama Activities:Blagojevich Corruption Case Source:(Reuters)
2009-02-17
Bid to impeach Texas judge in execution case
WASHINGTON (AFP) - A Democratic lawmaker in Texas has introduced a bill to impeach a judge who sent a condemned man to his death rather than receive his last-minute appeal after office hours.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AFP)
2009-02-17
Sen. Burris adamantly denies misleading Ill. House
CHICAGO - One month after Roland Burris was sworn in to the U.S. Senate to represent Illinois and fill Barack Obama's vacant seat, he's hearing calls for his resignation.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama Dick Durbin Harry Reid Activities:Blagojevich Corruption Case Source:(AP)
2009-02-16
Illinois GOP leader calls on Sen. Burris to resign
CHICAGO - Just as Illinois was moving past the agony and embarrassment of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's ousting, the fellow Democrat whom Blagojevich appointed to the U.S. Senate was hearing calls for his own resignation Sunday amid allegations he lied to legislators.
Nations:U.S. People:Dick Durbin Harry Reid Barack Obama Activities:Blagojevich Corruption Case Source:(AP)
2009-02-15
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