Feinstein: Burris should be seated in U.S. Senate

 
By The Associated Press
Published: January 6, 2009

Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California said Tuesday that Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich , however tainted by corruption charges, has the right to appoint someone to President-elect Barack Obama 's former seat. The Rules Committee decides whether Burris is qualified to serve.

Feinstein said that blocking Burris would have ramifications for other governors' appointments.


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