Senate leadership speaks on Burris appointment in Washington

Senate Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) (L), joined by Assistant Majority Leader Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL), speaks on the current status of Illinois U.S. Senate appointee Roland Burris following a meeting with Burris in Washington on January 7, 2009. Burris, who was appointed by embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, is expected to be confirmed following an investigation by the Senate rules committee. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)