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Friday, April 19
Josh Micah Marshall reports that it looks like Burris is going to be seated but may not stay for the full two years thanks to Blagojevich's impeachment. Blagojevich could be out by February and then the new governor (possibly Pat Quinn?) would appoint a new senator.