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15 Jan 2009Burris Sworn In To U.S. Senate

Burris Sworn In To U.S. Senate 

Roland Burris -- the man Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich picked to replace Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate -- is sworn in by Vice President Dick Cheney.

Episode Duration -- 1:13
7 Jan 2009Burris Still On Hold For Senate Seat

Burris Still On Hold For Senate Seat 

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says Roland Burris is one step closer to being seated, but it's not a done deal yet.

Play from 0:00"… We just completed about a 45 minute meeting. With Roland Burris. For moon would never met the man. It was very enlightening. Senator Durbin is known all of his political life. But I …" at 0:00
Play from 1:05"… the way the other issue that I think is important is that. Roland Burris tell me. Appears to be candid and forthright. Without any hesitation. He prepared an affidavit that the impeachment committee for the Illinois …" at 1:05
2 Spoken Highlights  

2:42

7 Jan 2009Who Is

Who Is Roland Who Is Burris?  

CNN's Susan Rosengen takes a look at the career of Roland Burris , the man battling to be the junior senator from Illinois.

Play from 0:03"… I am and they magically. Mexican man -- but Roland Burris is seen as both an opportunist. And victims snubbed by the US senate. The form mr. Burress went to Washington. Illinois voters …" at 0:03
1 Spoken Highlight 

1:46

6 Jan 2009Burris Turned Away

Burris Turned Away 

Roland Burris , chosen to fill Barack Obama's seat in the U.S. Senate, is turned away from the chamber.

Episode Duration -- 1:22
6 Jan 2009111th Congress Convenes With A Couple Of Empty Seats

111th Congress Convenes With A Couple Of Empty Seats 

Today, members of the 111th Congress will be sworn in and will begin work on their agenda, with stimulating the economy as the first priority. But controversy remains over Senate seats from Illinois and Minnesota.

Play from 0:00"… One of those pushing to be seated is Roland Burris and then -- pointed to Barack Obama is old job by Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich although some see it as a tainted …" at 0:00
1 Spoken Highlight 

1:41

6 Jan 2009Media Mob Walks Burris To Senate Door

Media Mob Walks Burris To Senate Door 

It's a crowded walk for Roland Burris as he arrives at the Capitol to take his U.S. Senate seat.

Episode Duration -- 0:31
6 Jan 2009Most Hands On Deck For 111th Congress

Most Hands On Deck For 111th Congress 

Despite two senators on the sidelines, it was business as usual as the 111th Congress opened for business.

Play from 0:52"… 225. Votes he was not sworn in today. And an Illinois Democrat Roland Burris appointed by embattled governor Rod Blagojevich was turned away from the Senate advised that. My credentials were not in order that would …" at 0:52
1 Spoken Highlight 

1:37

30 Dec 2008Obama's Senate Successor Named

Obama's Senate Successor Named 

Embattled Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich makes his selection to fill President-elect Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat.

Play from 0:01"… So I'm here today to announce. That I am appointing Roland Burris as the next United States senator from Illinois. Roland Burris is no stranger to the people of our state. Between 1979. In 1992 he served the people of Illinois as the State's …" at 0:01
1 Spoken Highlight 

1:43

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