U.S. Senate In Flux Senate May Be Stuck With Blagojevich Pick December 31, 2008 • A 1969 Supreme Court decision renders it almost impossible for the Senate to outright deny a seat to Roland Burris, the man tapped to serve the remainder of President-elect Obama's Senate term by Illinois' scandal-dogged Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
U.S. Senate In Flux Burris, At Center Of Storm, Calls Appointment Legal December 31, 2008 • Roland Burris, named by embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich to fill President-elect Barack Obama's Senate seat, says that despite corruption allegations surrounding the governor, his appointment is legal. Burris, At Center Of Storm, Calls Appointment Legal Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98917405/98912387" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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U.S. Senate In Flux Legality Of Blagojevich Appointment Examined December 31, 2008 • As Democrats seek to block the appointment of Roland Burris to replace Barack Obama in the Senate, Charles Tiefer, a former counsel to the U.S Senate and House and now a professor at the University of Baltimore Law School, offers his insight. Legality Of Blagojevich Appointment Examined Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98912406/98912388" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Blagojevich Prosecutors Seek More Time December 31, 2008 • Federal prosecutors need more time to interview witnesses who have come forward since the arrest of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, according to court documents filed Wednesday in Chicago.
World Castro's Government Celebrates 50th Anniversary December 31, 2008 • On New Year's Day, Cuba celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the "Triumphant Revolution" which brought Fidel Castro and his guerrilla movement to power. The celebration comes as Cuba faces its worst economic problems since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Castro's Government Celebrates 50th Anniversary Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98879865/98879851" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Analysis U.S. Senate In Flux Will Roland Burris Actually Take Office? December 31, 2008 • Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich ignored the U.S. Senate and his own state's legislature by naming his pick for the open seat. We explore whether Roland Burris actually stands a chance of taking office. Will Roland Burris Actually Take Office? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98879860/98879848" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National 2008: Spitzer, Chillicothe, Zion And Pierre December 31, 2008 • As the year draws to an end, we revisit some of the major news stories we reported on and the people — and penguins — we met to find out what's happening now. 2008: Spitzer, Chillicothe, Zion And Pierre Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98872913/98912384" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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U.S. Senate In Flux A Resolute Blagojevich Names Senate Replacement December 31, 2008 • Embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich named former State Atty. Gen. Ronald Burris yesterday as his pick to replace President-elect Barack Obama's vacant senate seat. Some see the move as a slap in the face to critics who want the governor to resign following allegations of corruption. A Resolute Blagojevich Names Senate Replacement Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98864459/98864455" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Case Against Blagojevich Stirs Political Furor The Hubris And Chutzpah Of Rod Blagojevich December 31, 2008 • Why would the embattled Illinois governor tap someone to fill the very Senate seat he is accused of trying to sell? Observers say his critics-be-damned announcement smacks of hubris. Then again, coming out swinging makes sense for the former Golden Gloves boxer.
Case Against Blagojevich Stirs Political Furor Blagojevich Appoints Obama's Senate Successor December 31, 2008 • Embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Tuesday appointed a successor to fill the Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. The move set off an avalanche of criticism from members of both political parties and set the stage for more political drama. Blagojevich Appoints Obama's Senate Successor Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98861181/98861522" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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As Bush Term Ends, The View From Africa December 31, 2008 • Morning Edition is speaking this week with thinkers and scholars overseas about the transition from the Bush presidency to the Obama administration. We turn now to Africa. Renee Montagne talks with Veronique Tadjo, an author, poet and painter from Ivory Coast. She teaches in Johannesburg, South Africa, and gives workshops across Africa. As Bush Term Ends, The View From Africa Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98861174/98861144" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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U.S. Senate In Flux Ill. Secretary Of State Opposes Blagojevich Move December 30, 2008 • Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White has said he objects to Gov. Rod Blagovjevich's appointment of Roland Burris to President-elect Barack Obama's former Senate seat. White offers reasons for his opposition to Blagojevich's decision. Ill. Secretary Of State Opposes Blagojevich Move Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98855294/98845908" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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U.S. Senate In Flux Blagojevich's Choice For Senate Faces Hurdles December 30, 2008 • Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's appointment of longtime Chicago Democrat Roland Burris to fill President-elect Obama's Senate seat appears to have little chance of success. But politically, Blagojevich has made a move that could make Democratic leaders uncomfortable.
U.S. Senate In Flux Ill. Ex-Gov. Weighs In On Blagojevich Decision December 30, 2008 • Former Illinois Gov. Jim Thompson offers his insight into Gov. Rod Blagovjevich's appointment of Roland Burris to President-elect Barack Obama's former Senate seat. Burris served as Thompson's attorney general. Ill. Ex-Gov. Weighs In On Blagojevich Decision Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98845915/98835205" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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U.S. Senate In Flux Blagojevich Names Pick To Fill Obama Senate Seat December 30, 2008 • Illinois Gov. has named longtime Chicago politician Roland Burris to fill the seat vacated by Barack Obama. The 71-year-old Burris is a former state attorney general and was the first black politician elected to major statewide office in Illinois. Senate Democrats say they won't seat him. Blagojevich Names Pick To Fill Obama Senate Seat Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98835229/98835204" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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