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Roland Burris: Lack Of African Americans In Senate Is 'Troubling'

Chicago Sun-Times | Lynn Sweet on November 18, 2010 12:41 PM | Posted 05.25.2011

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In his farewell speech, Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill.), the only African American in the Senate, said it was "troubling" that when he leaves at the end o...

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Torn Apart By DOMA

Emma Ruby-Sachs | Posted 05.25.2011

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Emma Ruby-Sachs

One can only hope that quick passage of the UAFA will help people like Karla and Stacy have a fair shot at making a loving committed relationship work for the long term.

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Burris On Senate Run: 'You Never Say Never' (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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Roland Burris sounded like a man who had made up his mind when he said last month that he would not seek to retain his Senate seat in 2010. "I was ca...

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Burris Backer Anthony Williams Plans To Enter Senate Race

Chicago Public Radio | Sam Hudzik | Posted 05.25.2011

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Illinois U.S. Senator Roland Burris' decision to stay out of the 2010 election has prompted one of his supporters to jump in the race. ...

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Burris Yet To Sponsor A Single Floor Amendment In Senate

Politico | MANU RAJU | Posted 05.25.2011

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Pressed by reporters about his entanglements with ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill.) has had a familiar refrain: Let me...

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Transcript Vindicates Burris

Jeff Norman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jeff Norman

The media continues to exaggerate evidence of malfeasance on the part of Roland Burris.

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Roland Burris: Running In 2010 Comes Down To Money

The Hill | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill.) said he would like to keep his job in the Senate, but will make a formal decision whether to seek reelection in the next f...

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Burris Adds Kenneth Montoya, Former Wellstone And Simon Staffer, To Senate Staff

Associated Press | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON -- Sen. Roland Burris is filling more key staff positions in his Senate office. The Illinois Democrat announced today that he's appointing...

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GOP Calls Chances 'Good' To Win Illinois Senate Seat In 2010

AP | DEANNA BELLANDI | Posted 05.25.2011

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Illinois is dominated by Democrats, but national Republicans see a chance to take away Sen. Roland Burris' seat because disgraced former Gov. Rod Blag...

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Hispanic Leaders Say They Support Burris Despite Controversy

Associated Press | Posted 05.25.2011

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Hispanic leaders in Chicago have met with Democrat Roland Burris and say they support him despite outstanding questions about his appointment to the U...

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Burris Product Of Chicago Machine: "No One Took Him Seriously"

The New Yorker | Posted 05.25.2011

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Roland Burris still occupies temporary office space in the Dirksen Senate Office Building, in a suite far from the floor of the United States Senate, ...

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Burris Buried By Other Candidates In New Senate Race Poll

The Hill | Aaron Blake | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill.) is drawing single digits in a primary with two other candidates, according to a new poll. [...] The poll matched him with ...

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Obama Ally Planning To Challenge Burris For Senate Seat

The Hill | Posted 05.25.2011

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Former Commerce Secretary William Daley is leaning toward running for the Senate seat President Obama once held, sources close to Daley tell The Hill....

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Special Election For Burris Seat Rejected By State Senate Panel

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — An effort to oust Democrat Roland Burris from his appointment as a U.S. senator was voted down Thursday by Illinois lawmaker...

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Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. May Challenge Burris For Senate Seat

Crain's Chicago Business | Greg Hinz | Posted 05.25.2011

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Add U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson, D-Chicago, to the list of those pondering a run for the Senate seat now held by Roland Burris. "I am going to consider r...

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Burris Surviving Resignation Calls As Governor Backs Off Special Election

AP | CHRISTOPHER WILLS | Posted 05.25.2011

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Roland Burris seems to have weathered the storm. Fellow Democrats are no longer demanding his resignation. The new Illinois ...

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Alexi Giannoulias Launches Exploratory Campaign For Burris' Senate Seat

Chicago Sun-Times | Lynn Sweet | Posted 05.25.2011

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Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias, 32, opens his exploratory bid for Senator today hoping his close association with President Obama, generat...

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Schakowsky To Run For Burris Senate Seat If Special Election Held

The Hill | Aaron Blake | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) said Monday that if Illinois holds a special election for Sen. Roland Burris's (D) seat, she will be a candidate. In an...

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Durbin: Race Factored In Burris Seating

Chicago Tribune | Rick Pearson and Deanese Williams | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sen. Dick Durbin, who advised Sen. Roland Burris last week to step down from the Senate, acknowledged Sunday that racial considerations were at play i...

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Burris Campaign Site Created By Lobbying Partner, Accepts Donations

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — Sen. Roland Burris isn't saying whether he'll run for a full term in the Senate next year, but he has laid the groundwork on the In...

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The Three R's: Roland, Racism and Resignation

Hermene Hartman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Hermene Hartman

The Sun-Times and the Chicago Tribune editorials have called for the resignation of Senator Roland Burris. I oppose their position. I should hope fr...

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Bill Daley May Run For Burris Senate Seat: Report

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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Former U.S. Commerce Secretary and mayoral brother Bill Daley is considering running for the U.S. Senate seat currently occupied by Roland Burris, Sun...

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Quinn Investigating How Burris' Son Got State Job From Blago Administration

AP | JOHN O'CONNOR | Posted 05.25.2011

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gov. Pat Quinn is reviewing how the son of embattled U.S. Sen. Roland Burris got a state job as a housing-agency lawyer unde...

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Burris Gets Support From City Council's Black Caucus

Associated Press | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO - Some Chicago aldermen say calls for Sen. Roland Burris' resignation are unfair and politically motivated. Members of the City Council's Bla...

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Burris Still Has Senate Clout, Despite Furor

AP | CHRISTOPHER WILLS | Posted 05.25.2011

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Despite the furor surrounding Sen. Roland Burris, experts say Illinois is unlikely to suffer much from having a senator who'...

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