Mr. Burris Goes to Washington
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich introduced former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris as his choice to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama during a press conference at the Thompson Center December 30, 2008.
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Mr. Burris Goes to Washington
Former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris had to fight for his seat in the U.S. Senate after being appointed to replace President-elect Barack Obama.
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