Franken Leading Minn. By 250 Votes
Jan 5th, 2009 · Democrat Al Franken is leading the Minnesota race for Senate by only 250 votes. We examine Franken's battle with Republican Norm Coleman over the seat.
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Supporters Rally Around Roland Burris
Jan 5th, 2009 · At a southside Chicago Church last night, there was an emotional introduction for Roland Burris. He's the man selected to fill the vacant U-S Senate seat in Illinois. Democrats have vowed not to seat him because Burris was named by embattled Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. However, Burris says he's ready for a showdown.
New Faces Coming To Capitol Hill
Jan 4th, 2009 · Every two years we get a fresh batch of ambitious people in Washington, and this time around the climate in the Senate seems ready to change.
Denver School Chief Tapped To Take Salazar Senate Seat
Jan 3rd, 2009 · Denver Public Schools Superintendent Michael Bennett is identified as the likely replacement for Colorado Senator Ken Salazar, who's joining the Obama Administration as Interior Secretary. From member station KUNC, Deanna Garcia reports.
Fomer Sen. Pell, College Grant Creator, Dies At 90
Jan 1st, 2009 · Claiborne Pell, the six-term U.S. senator who created a program that helped tens of millions of Americans attend college, has died. He was 90. His family noted that the Rhode Island senator defined his job in seven words: "Translate ideas into actions and help people."
Senators To Meet, But Will Burris Be There?
Jan 1st, 2009 · Former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris has asked the state's highest court to certify his appointment to the Senate seat vacated by Barack Obama. Senate Democrats and Obama oppose any nomination by Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who faces corruption charges. The new class of senators will be sworn in next week.
Senate May Be Stuck With Blagojevich Pick **
Dec 31st, 2008 · A 1969 Supreme Court decision renders it almost impossible for the Senate to outright deny a seat to Ronald Burris, the man tapped to serve the remainder of President-elect Obama's Senate term by Illinois' scandal-dogged Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Roland Burris, At Center Of Storm, Weighs In
Dec 31st, 2008 · Veteran Illinois politician Roland Burris talks about his appointment to fill President-elect Barack Obama's Senate seat. There has been continuing fall-out from Tuesday's announcement: The Illinois secretary of state says he won't certify Burris' appointment, and Senate Democrats say they won't seat him.
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