Open Congress : News Articles for Roland Burris

Our view: Burris just padding his stats

2010-11-28T19:00:00Z

As of today, Rod Blagojevich’s man in the U.S. Senate will be out of a job. That may be bad for U.S. Sen. Roland Burris, but it will be good for U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk, and Illinois residents, when Kirk takes the oath later today. Burris, a Chicago

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All special-election senators to be in place for lame-duck session

2010-11-26T19:00:00Z

...Pensions committees. Like Manchin and Coons, Kirk will take over his predecessor’s office — the Russell 387 suite of Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill.), who was appointed by Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) to fill out President Obama’s term. A Kirk aide offered

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Nov. 25 Open Line

2010-11-24T19:00:00Z

“Roland Burris said at his farewell speech, 'As I step down there will be no black members of the Senate, that is unacceptable.' So that means Roland Burris ...

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Poll Shows Emanuel Leading Mayor’s Race

2010-11-24T19:00:00Z

...Chicago at 9%, U.S. Rep. Danny Davis at 7%, and State Sen. James Meeks and City Clerk Miguel del Valle with 5% each. U.S. Sen. Roland Burris, who is unlikely to stay in the race, got 2%; all other candidates got just over 1% each. However, 19% of those

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2010-11-23T19:00:00Z

Several people spoke during the program, including US Senator Roland Burris, who noted Walker was encouraging to his students, but also had a voice that ...

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Democrats split two House races

2010-11-23T19:00:00Z

Will the Democrat appointed to President Obama's Senate seat run for Chicago mayor? Supporters of Sen. Roland Burris filed papers on Monday. ...

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Freshman Congressman-Elect Chip Cravaack

2010-11-23T19:00:00Z

... former Senator Carol Moseley Braun, Congressman Danny Davis. Other African-American candidates: Roland Burris, the outgoing... RUDIN: He's run before. ...

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2010-11-23T19:00:00Z

... Democrat Roland Burris of Illinois used his farewell speech to say it was "troubling" that the Senate lacked African Americans. (The appointed senator ...

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Counting the Votes

2010-11-23T19:00:00Z

But only 60 – and one of those Democrats, Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill.), is going to be replaced soon by a Republican, Rep. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), ...

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Burris considering mayoral run

2010-11-23T19:00:00Z

24 (UPI) -- Outgoing US Sen. Roland Burris is deciding whether he'll make a run to be Chicago's mayor once his stint in Washington ends, supporters say. ...

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2010-11-22T19:00:00Z

A write-in candidacy has been filed on behalf of Senator Roland Burris, that Burris signed off on. The petition, which claims 20000 signatures, ...

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SSP Daily Digest: 11/23

2010-11-22T19:00:00Z

Chicago mayor: Roland Burris has aparently thrown his well-traveled hat into the ring for the Chicago mayoral race, as he'll need a new job in a week or so. ...

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2010-11-22T19:00:00Z

Still not commenting on whether he will run is outgoing US Sen. Roland Burris, who signed a statement of candidacy to be submitted with an estimated 20000 ...

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2010-11-22T19:00:00Z

... the Senate seat once filled by Barack Obama and currently occupied, for these remaining days, by Obama's appointed successor, Sen. Roland Burris, D-IL. ...

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Rep. Danny Davis: Emanuel doesn't qualify for Chicago mayoral ballot

2010-11-22T19:00:00Z

Meanwhile, another name may soon be added to the mix in the already circus-like mayor's race — Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill.) is considering a bid, ...

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What were the filing day surprises?

2010-11-22T19:00:00Z

Roland Burris would be the one that could cause the most choking today. He's apparently still listening to those voices inside his head which says he can ...

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Twenty seek to replace Chicago mayor

2010-11-22T19:00:00Z

Among the 20 seeking to lead Chicago is former interim US Sen. Roland Burris whose candidate petitions were filed by a group of supporters just ahead of ...

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Stampede of hopefuls file for Chicago alderman

2010-11-22T19:00:00Z

But with all respect to US Sen. Roland Burris -- whose entry into the race would drive some of the other candidates a bit batty -- the real news from the ...

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20 file to run for Chicago mayor

2010-11-22T19:00:00Z

Besides the major candidates who've announced their campaigns, Monday's filing revealed the candidacies of outgoing US Sen. Roland Burris and Rob Halpin, ...

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Two more mayoral candidates in Chicago: Roland Burris and Rahm Emanuel's renter

2010-11-22T19:00:00Z

Departing US Senator Roland Burris, temporary occupant of the senate seat vacated by Barack Obama on his ascension to the presidency, has not announced his ...

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