Illinois U.S. Senate Appointment Announcement
Governor Blagojevich spoke to reporters at a news conference and named former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris as his appointee to th… read more
Governor Blagojevich spoke to reporters at a news conference and named former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris as his appointee to the U.S. Senate, filling the seat vacated by President-Elect Obama. Following his remarks they answered questions from the reporters, including questions about whether he would be seated in the Senate following controversy associated with corruption charges leveled against Governor Blagojevich and an on-going impeachment proceeding. close
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