Burris expects to join Senate 'very shortly' (AP) [15 mins]
AP - Roland Burris said Wednesday he should be able to join the Senate "very shortly, " after talking to newly supportive Democratic leaders and working on lingering legal obstacles. Talking to reporters on the second day of a Washington power odyssey that would intimidate many, the 71-year-old Burris declared himself happy and said he was pleased with his meeting with Sens. Harry Reid and Dick Durbin. | 3-judge panel to hear Coleman challenge [52 mins]
ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 7 (UPI) -- A three-judge panel will be appointed to hear a lawsuit brought by U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., challenging his election recount loss, legal experts say. |