Wed
Jan
14
Durbin To Hold Reception For Burris After Initially Opposing Seating
Appointed U.S. Sen. Roland Burris will be sworn in Thursday, ending the saga of his selection by impeached Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Vice President Dick Cheney, in his role as president of the Senate, will do the honors for Burris about 1 p.m. Central Time on the Senate floor. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), the assistant majority leader who initially blocked the appointment, will hold a reception in Burris’ honor.
