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by Nsenga Burton onDecember 21, 2010
Let's hope common sense continues to prevail.
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by Nsenga Burton onNovember 23, 2010
The senator wants to become mayor of Chicago?
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by Lenny McAllister onNovember 19, 2010
Roland Burris brought up a striking point with his farewell address to the U.S. Senate: He leaves behind a legislative body devoid of black representation. Are African Americans willing to support the next viable black candidate, even if that means voting across party lines?
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by Sherrilyn A. Ifill onJanuary 5, 2010
From Rod Blagojevich to Mark Sanford to Sheila Dixon, breaking the rules of good behavior was common last year, but only Sarah Palin seemed to get the big payoff.
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by Dayo Olopade onDecember 22, 2009
Senator Roland Burris of Illinois talks about blacks against Obama, the death of the public option, and how health care reform will arrive just in time for Christmas.
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by Chana Garcia onNovember 11, 2009
From Senate jester to prime-time player, how Sen. Roland Burris may have punked the Democrats.
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July 10, 2009
The move does not come as a surprise to...anyone really...
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June 23, 2009
He didn't lie; he was just less-than-forthcoming about the truth...
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June 12, 2009
Police are unsure why political consultant John Ruff's car went off the road...
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May 28, 2009
Economic Stimulus making an impact on American lives, Roland Burris has another explanation, Teach for America sees boost in numbers...
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