Blagojevich: Don't let allegations against me taint Burris appointment

(NECN) - Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has appointed a Senate replacement for President-elect Barack Obama. The embattled governor has chosen former state Attorney General Roland Burris for the job. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, who must certify the appointment, said he will not do so. And in a statement issued Tuesday, Senate Democrats reiterated that they wouldn't accept anyone appointed by Blagojevich, who was arrested Dec. 9 on federal corruption charges. "It is truly regrettable that despite requests from all 50 read more

NECN | December 30, 2008

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