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Representative Bart Stupak of Michigan, head of a group of pro-life Democrats, holds up a copy of an Executive Order banning use of Federal funds to be used for abortions, which will be signed by President Barack Obama, before the US House of Representatives votes on health care reform at the Capitol in Washington on March 21, 2010. Barack Obama
Pro Life Republican congresswoman Michele Bachmann (R-MN) speaks during a news conference on health care reform on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 21, 2010. The US House of Representatives on Sunday opened a session set to culminate with a crucial vote on President Barack Obama's historic legislation to remake US health care. U.S. Republican Party
Wyoming's Joe LeBlanc celebrates his win over Illinois's John Dergo, during the 2010 NCAA Wrestling Championships match in Omaha, Neb. on Friday, March 19, 2010. Illinois
WASHINGTON - MARCH 21: Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI) announces that he and other anti-abortion Democrats struck a deal with the White House and that President Barack Obama will sign an executive order guaranteeing no federal funding for abortion during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol March 21, 2010 in Washington, DC. Stupak said that with the support of the anti-abortion Democrats the health care reform legislation will pass the House of Representatives today. U.S. Democratic Party
Democratic US Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias gives his victory speech after winning the primary election on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago. Alexi Giannoulias
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 20: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) (L) speaks to the Democratic Caucus about the need to pass the Health Care Reform bill as U.S. President Barack Obama (C) and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) listen on Capitol Hill on March 20, 2010 in Washington, DC. The House is expected to vote on the bill on Sunday, March 21. U.S. Senate
FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2010 file photo, U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk, center, greets the crowd in Wheeling, Ill. as he accepts the Republican nomination to run for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by President Barack Obama. As Kirk battles for the seat with Democrat Alexi Giannoulias, Giannoulias's family owned Broadway Bank and it's financial struggles have quickly become the central issue in the race. The fact that Broadway could be on the verge of failure and reports that loans were made to a convicted bookmaker when Giannoulias was the senior loan officer has given fodder for Kirk's campaign against the Illinois' first-term state treasurer. Mark Kirk
WASHINGTON - MARCH 21: House Republican Conference Chairman Rep. Mike Pence (R-IN) speaks during a news conference with fellow anit-abortion Republicans at the U.S. Capitol March 21, 2010 in Washington, DC. Anti-abortion Democrats, including Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI), announced their support for health care reform legislation after receiving word from the White House that President Barack Obama would sign an executive order forbidding federal funding for abortion. White House
WASHINGTON - APRIL 06: Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (R) makes an announcement with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder at the Treasury Department April 6, 2009 in Washington, DC. The leaders announced a new effort to align responses from federal law enforcement agencies, state investigators and prosecutors, civil enforcement authorities and the private sector to protect homeowners seeking assistance under the Administration's Making Home Affordable program from people looking to perpetrate predatory schemes. Lisa Madigan
WASHINGTON - MARCH 21: Seven-year-old Luis Leon from Chicago and other protestors participate in a 'March For America' demonstration calling for immigration reform March 21, 2010 in Washington, DC. According to the organizers of the 'March for America' hundreds of groups from almost every state are taking part to march for immigration reform from the National Mall to RFK Stadium. Chicago
WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: Committee Chairman Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI) (C) speaks as ranking member Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) (R) and Sen. Joseph Lieberman (ID-CT) (L) listen during a hearing before the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee March 18, 2010 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The hearing was to examine the 'Don�t Ask, Don�t Tell' policy. Joe Lieberman
WESTERN SPRINGS, IL - SEPTEMBER 16: Indicted former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich (C), stands outside St. John of the Cross church following the funeral service for Christopher Kelly, one of his former top fundraisers and advisors, September 16, 2009 in Western Springs, Illinois. Kelly, who had been indicted on charges related to Blagojevich corruption case, was scheduled to report to prison this week after pleading guilty to other offences. Kelly committed suicide on Saturday. Rod R. Blagojevich
ANAHEIM, CA - MARCH 21: Matt Beleskey #39 of the Anaheim Ducks celebrates his first period goal against the Colorado Avalanche during their NHL game at the Honda Center on March 21, 2010 in Anaheim, California. California
WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel listens to U.S. President Barack Obama speak before he signed the Hire Act during a ceremony in the Rose Garden at the White House on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. The HIRE Act will offer a payroll tax break for businesses that hire unemployed workers and will offer businesses an income tax credit of $1,000 for retaining these employees. Rahm Emanuel
WASHINGTON - MARCH 21: Members of Congress hold up signs from the second floor of the Capitol as demonstrators protest from the lawn on March 21, 2010 in Washington, DC. Later today the House is scheduled to vote on Health Care Legislation that has divided both sides of Congress. U.S. Congress
WASHINGTON - JANUARY 20: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)(2nd-L) speaks about last nights special election in Massachusetts during a news conference at the US Capitol on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC.Republican Scott Brown won the Senate seat once held by Sen. Ted Kennedy. (L-R), Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), Sen. McConnell, Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) Sen. John Thune (R-SD), and Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH). Edward M. Kennedy
Indiana's Kateryna Fesenko swims in the 200-yard backstroke at the NCAA women's swimming and diving championships in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, March 20, 2010. Fesenko won with a time of 1 minute, 49.92 seconds. Indiana

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Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, a candidate for the Senate, right, meets with Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., whose seat Blumenthal is seeking, center, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 16, 2010, during the weekly Democratic Caucus luncheon. Sen. Roland Burris, D-Ill. is at right.

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Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, a candidate for the Senate, right, meets with Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., whose seat Blumenthal is seeking, center, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 16, 2010, during the weekly Democratic Caucus luncheon. Sen. Roland Burris, D-Ill. is at right.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 3: Sen. Roland Burris (D-IL) (C) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) (R) listen while retired Rear Adm. Jamie Barnett speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill March 3, 2010 in Washington, DC. Senator Lieberman has introduced legislation to repeal the US military's don't ask don't tell policy for gays and lesbians serving in the military.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 3: Sen. Roland Burris (D-IL) (C) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) (R) listen while retired Rear Adm. Jamie Barnett speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill March 3, 2010 in Washington, DC. Senator Lieberman has introduced legislation to repeal the US military's don't ask don't tell policy for gays and lesbians serving in the military.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 3: Sen. Mark Udall (D-CO) (L), Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI) (2nd L), Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) (C), retired Rear Adm. Jamie Barnett (3rd R), Sen. Roland Burris (D-IL) (2nd R) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) (R) listen as Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill March 3, 2010 in Washington, DC. Senator Lieberman has introduced legislation to repeal the US military's don't ask don't tell policy for gays and lesbians serving in the military.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 3: Sen. Mark Udall (D-CO) (L), Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI) (2nd L), Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) (C), retired Rear Adm. Jamie Barnett (3rd R), Sen. Roland Burris (D-IL) (2nd R) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) (R) listen as Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill March 3, 2010 in Washington, DC. Senator Lieberman has introduced legislation to repeal the US military's don't ask don't tell policy for gays and lesbians serving in the military.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 3: Former service members Stacy Vasquez (2nd L), of Texas, Anthony Woods (2nd R), of Virginia, and David Hall (R), of Washington, DC, speak with Sen. Roland Burris (D-IL) (L) before a news conference on Capitol Hill March 3, 2010 in Washington, DC. Senator Lieberman has introduced legislation to repeal the US military's don't ask don't tell policy for gays and lesbians serving in the military.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 3: Former service members Stacy Vasquez (2nd L), of Texas, Anthony Woods (2nd R), of Virginia, and David Hall (R), of Washington, DC, speak with Sen. Roland Burris (D-IL) (L) before a news conference on Capitol Hill March 3, 2010 in Washington, DC. Senator Lieberman has introduced legislation to repeal the US military's don't ask don't tell policy for gays and lesbians serving in the military.

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Sen. Roland Burris, D-Ill., is seen at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, March 3, 2010, to discuss the introduction of a bill to repeal the ban on gays in the military.

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Sen. Roland Burris, D-Ill., is seen at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, March 3, 2010, to discuss the introduction of a bill to repeal the ban on gays in the military.

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From left, Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo., Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., Sen. Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn., Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Sen. Roland Burris, D-Ill. and Sen. Kristin Gillibrand, D-N.Y., takes part in a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, March 3, 2010, on the introduction of a bill to repeal the military's ban on gays.

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From left, Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo., Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., Sen. Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn., Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Sen. Roland Burris, D-Ill. and Sen. Kristin Gillibrand, D-N.Y., takes part in a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, March 3, 2010, on the introduction of a bill to repeal the military's ban on gays.

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Sen. Roland Burris, D-Ill., left and Sen. Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn., center, followed by Sen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb., arrive on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, to vote on the Senate Jobs Bill.

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Sen. Roland Burris, D-Ill., left and Sen. Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn., center, followed by Sen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb., arrive on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, to vote on the Senate Jobs Bill.

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"As a senior citizen myself, I'm proud to be a strong supporter of AARP."


Roland Burris Mar 21 2010 1:17 AM from Belleville News-Democrat

"It's been a long fight and it's been a contentious one"


Roland Burris Mar 21 2010 1:17 AM from Belleville News-Democrat

"Many of them are on the fence right now about whether to bring on that extra worker or two, or whether to hire anyone at all ... This jobs bill should help make their decision that much easier."


Barack Obama Mar 19 2010 5:51 AM from Detroit News Online

"As an Illinoisan, I have to say, I find his remarks disappointing ... Given the great challenges America, and families across Illinois face today, the last thing we need is another Republican senator in Washington who is more..."


David Axelrod Mar 18 2010 5:23 PM from CNN

"There is a lot more we need to do to spur hiring in the private sector and bring about full economic recovery — from helping credit-worthy small businesses get the loans they need to expand, to offering incentives to make homes..."


Barack Obama Mar 18 2010 4:24 PM from ABC News

"Now, make no mistake: While this jobs bill is absolutely necessary, it is by no means enough"


Barack Obama Mar 18 2010 4:24 PM from ABC News
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Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, a candidate for the Senate, right, meets with Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., whose seat Blumenthal is seeking, center, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 16, 2010, during the weekly Democratic Caucus luncheon. Sen. Roland Burris, D-Ill. is at right.

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Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, a candidate for the Senate, right, meets with Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., whose seat Blumenthal is seeking, center, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 16, 2010, during the weekly Democratic Caucus luncheon. Sen. Roland Burris, D-Ill. is at right.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 3: Sen. Roland Burris (D-IL) (C) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) (R) listen while retired Rear Adm. Jamie Barnett speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill March 3, 2010 in Washington, DC. Senator Lieberman has introduced legislation to repeal the US military's don't ask don't tell policy for gays and lesbians serving in the military.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 3: Sen. Roland Burris (D-IL) (C) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) (R) listen while retired Rear Adm. Jamie Barnett speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill March 3, 2010 in Washington, DC. Senator Lieberman has introduced legislation to repeal the US military's don't ask don't tell policy for gays and lesbians serving in the military.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 3: Sen. Mark Udall (D-CO) (L), Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI) (2nd L), Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) (C), retired Rear Adm. Jamie Barnett (3rd R), Sen. Roland Burris (D-IL) (2nd R) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) (R) listen as Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill March 3, 2010 in Washington, DC. Senator Lieberman has introduced legislation to repeal the US military's don't ask don't tell policy for gays and lesbians serving in the military.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 3: Sen. Mark Udall (D-CO) (L), Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI) (2nd L), Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) (C), retired Rear Adm. Jamie Barnett (3rd R), Sen. Roland Burris (D-IL) (2nd R) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) (R) listen as Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill March 3, 2010 in Washington, DC. Senator Lieberman has introduced legislation to repeal the US military's don't ask don't tell policy for gays and lesbians serving in the military.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 3: Former service members Stacy Vasquez (2nd L), of Texas, Anthony Woods (2nd R), of Virginia, and David Hall (R), of Washington, DC, speak with Sen. Roland Burris (D-IL) (L) before a news conference on Capitol Hill March 3, 2010 in Washington, DC. Senator Lieberman has introduced legislation to repeal the US military's don't ask don't tell policy for gays and lesbians serving in the military.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 3: Former service members Stacy Vasquez (2nd L), of Texas, Anthony Woods (2nd R), of Virginia, and David Hall (R), of Washington, DC, speak with Sen. Roland Burris (D-IL) (L) before a news conference on Capitol Hill March 3, 2010 in Washington, DC. Senator Lieberman has introduced legislation to repeal the US military's don't ask don't tell policy for gays and lesbians serving in the military.

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Sen. Roland Burris, D-Ill., is seen at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, March 3, 2010, to discuss the introduction of a bill to repeal the ban on gays in the military.

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Sen. Roland Burris, D-Ill., is seen at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, March 3, 2010, to discuss the introduction of a bill to repeal the ban on gays in the military.

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