Burris, Roland (D – IL) Takes Senate Seat Vacated by Obama

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WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says Roland Burris will not likely take Barack Obama‘s Senate seat until a court in Illinois rules on a dispute surrounding his appointment.

While Reid embraced Burris, he said the Senate is awaiting a court ruling in a case that tests whether the signature of the Illinois secretary of state is needed for Burris to take the seat. He suggested that would be a step toward seating Burris.  Read more…

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  1. mbeharry says:

    doesn’t the senate have more important work to be doing instead of arguing over this seat?

  2. Jake Capelton says:

    I agree, he seems intelligent enough to hold the seat for the time being.

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