Articles filed under Political Figures
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Quinn says again Burris is a friend, but should still step downFeb 28, 2009 10:00 pm - He really likes Roland Burris - just not as a U.S. senator. Asked about statements by the beleaguered senator's attorney indicating he had no plans to quit, Gov. Pat Qui...
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What suburban lawmakers say about BurrisFeb 28, 2009 10:00 pm - Here is what suburban lawmakers said when asked, "If you had an issue that required some federal guidance or assistance, would you contact Senator Roland Burris' office?...
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Obama taps Sebelius for HHS secretaryFeb 27, 2009 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius is President Barack Obama's choice for secretary of health and human services, a White House source said Saturday. The source...
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Rep. Davis says he sees black support for BurrisFeb 26, 2009 10:00 pm - Congressman Danny Davis says there appears to be overwhelming sentiment among blacks that Sen. Roland Burris shouldn't resign as many are calling on him to do. The Chica...
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Chicago attorneys: Burris didn't commit perjuryFeb 26, 2009 10:00 pm - Some Chicago attorneys are defending Sen. Roland Burris's refusal to resign. They say Burris didn't commit perjury when he testified before lawmakers or ever try to misl...
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Governor renews demand for senator to quitFeb 26, 2009 10:00 pm - Gov. Pat Quinn says if embattled U.S. Sen. Roland Burris doesn't quit within the next two weeks, he wants lawmakers to approve a special election that could remove Burri...
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Obama says he'll withdraw combat troops over 18 monthsFeb 26, 2009 10:00 pm - CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Declaring "I have come to speak to you about how the war in Iraq will end," President Barack Obama on Friday moved to fulfill the defining promise ...
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Latest Burris scandal renews call for special electionFeb 26, 2009 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Backed by a legal opinion from the state's attorney general, Republican lawmakers on Thursday once again demanded the General Assembly order a special elec...
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Madigan: Lawmakers can move up Senate electionFeb 25, 2009 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois General Assembly can constitutionally pass a law that moves up the date of the next election for President Barack Obama's former Senate seat,...
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Burris' son hired by state housing authorityFeb 25, 2009 10:00 pm - The son of embattled Sen. Roland Burris landed a job with the Illinois Housing Development Authority five months ago under the administration of former Gov. Rod Blagojev...