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Briefing Book! Burris Ignores Trouble, Gears Up For Election
- Illinois Sen. Roland Burris is gearing up for his 2010 election bid. — Wonkette
- Lobbyist Vicki Iseman speaks out, says she did not have an affair with John McCain.
Should Senator Roland Burris Step Down?
Ex-IL governor Rod Blagojevich has cast a net of scandal big enough to cover that hair of his.
Thanks to revelations that (not-quite-ex) IL Senator Roland Burris might not have been honest about how he came to be appointed by Blagojevich, Burris has become increasingly isolated in Washington and in Illinois. The Senate Ethics Committee and the state prosecutor's office are currently investigating him.
Do You Think the Roland Burris Affair Is Fair?
We've all heard the tale by now: Illinois’s governor Roland Burris was appointed to replace President-elect Barack Obama as a US Senator, only he was appointed by Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was recently arrested by federal agents and accused of trying to sell the seat to raise campaign money. While most critics admit Burris is qualified, Democratic party leaders said they wouldn’t recognize anybody Blagojevich named.
Front Page: Optimism Rises Ceasefire Plan in Gaza
- Hope for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict in Gaza has increased with the news that Israel has agreed "on the principles" of a ceasefire proposal. Hamas said there were "positive signs but no agreement yet." — BBC
- Lawmakers are pushing Barack Obama to embrace deficit-reduction goals while he promotes a spending and tax-cutting plan.
Front Page: Blagojevich Announces Pick for Obama Seat
- Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich's selection of former state Attorney General Roland Burris to Barack Obama's Senate seat brings race into the drama surrounding the embattled governor, who is facing impeachment for trying to sell the Obama seat. With Obama out, Burris would be the only African American in the Senate. — Chicago Sun Times
- Israel has rejected the proposal of a 48-hour cease-fire in Gaza after five straight days of air attacks.
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Front Page: Israel Pushes Into Southern Gaza on Day 12 of Fire
- Israeli troops moved to the southern Gaza Strip today, ignoring an effort by European envoys to broker a cease-fire. Palestinian officials said the death toll in Gaza has risen to about 560 since Israel began airstrikes on Dec. 27.
Front Page: Guantanamo Abuses May Be Worse Under Obama
- Abuse at Guantanamo Bay prison has worsened since Obama took office because guards want to "get their kicks in" before the camp closes, according to a lawyer representing detainees. — Reuters
- President Obama is set to unveil his $3 trillion budget to the public today. — ABC News
- General Motors reported a $9.6 billion loss for the fourth quarter.
Briefing Book! Atheist Bus Ads Roll in London Today
- Religion: Eight-hundred buses with atheist ads, which were funded by a special campaign, hit the streets in London today. — Boing Boing
- Colbert & Colmes: Alan Colmes joined Stephen Colbert and guest-hosted the Colbert Report, Monday night. The two took on the Roland Burris appointment.
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