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Grant family attorney speaks about case and verdict

Conflict & Justice

As communities in California react to the verdict in the killing of Oscar Grant, few are closer to the developments than John Burris, lead defense attorney in the civil trial and counsel for the Grant family in this case. Burris talks with The Takeaway.

The World

Buying a Senate Seat? More Questions for Sen. Burris

Global Politics
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Roland Burris fights for his rights to remain a Senator

Global Politics
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Roland Burris finds a little love on Capitol Hill

Global Politics
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Roland Burris finds little love on Capitol Hill

Global Politics
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Rumble in the capitol: Roland Burris fights to be seated

Global Politics

The U.S. Senate’s rejection of Roland Burris is the latest chapter in a saga ripped straight from the complicated playbook of Chicago politics. Burris was appointed by Rod Blagojevich.

The World

Mr. Burris goes to Washington

Global Politics

Roland Burris, the would-be or could-be junior Senator from Illinois, makes his Washington, D.C. debut today. For a preview of this power struggle on the Hill we turn to Clarence Page, a syndicated columnist for the Chicago Tribune.