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Blago Brother's Talk With Burris Fair Game for Inquiry

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(Newser) – FBI recordings of a conversation between Sen. Roland Burris and the brother of disgraced former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich can be released to the Senate Ethics Committee, a judge ruled today. The committee is investigating Burris’ appointment by the now-impeached governor, made after Blagojevich was indicted, the Hill reports. The taped conversation occurred before the impeachment and the appointment.

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.   (AP Photo)
Sen. Roland Burris.
Sen. Roland Burris.   (AP Photo)
Sen. Roland Burris.
Sen. Roland Burris.   (AP Photo)
Robert Blagojevich.
Robert Blagojevich.   (AP Photo)
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NewserHound
May 26, 09 2:07 PM CDT
I still can't believe that they let an appointment from an impeached Governor stand. Clearly Burris should not be in Senate. Burris is a crooked, greedy man. Reply
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SPH
May 26, 09 4:31 PM CDT
That maybe true but the appointment followed Illinois law and can't be easily challenged....
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Mr.C
May 26, 09 6:26 PM CDT
damn pelosi says, hey, I want another dem, so he can stay Reply
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Fondue
May 26, 09 6:42 PM CDT
Pelosi is the Speaker of the House....of Representatives. Burris is in the Senate. Believe it or not, there's a difference.
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