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May 27, 2009

Burris Pledged to Donate Money While Seeking Senate Appointment
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A newly released FBI recording shows Senator Roland Burris promised to
donate money to then-Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich at the same time
as he was seeking a Senate appointment. Blagojevich appointed Burris to
President Obama’s vacated Senate seat just weeks after Blagojevich was
arrested on corruption charges. Burris has previously claimed he never
discussed the Senate seat with Blagojevich or anyone acting on his
behalf.



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