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Why Jesse White Didn't Certify Blago's Senate Pick

Jan. 8, 2009
Who is the man who refused to certify Gov. Rod Blagojevich's appointee to the U.S. Senate? Meet Jesse White.
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CHICAGO, Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Roland Burris' appointment to the U.S. Senate likely won't be certified by Illinois state officials in time for the start of the 111th Congress, analysts say.

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Jesse Jackson Jr. seen as Senate favorite

Jesse Jackson Jr. seen as Senate favorite

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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler