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To: SeachRE who wrote (155346)	2/20/2009 8:53:35 PM
From: Jane4IceCream	1 Recommendation Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 173976

Idiot.... Jane

To: SeachRE who wrote (155346)	2/21/2009 1:28:07 AM
From: Hope Praytochange	1 Recommendation Respond to of 173976

Still, the recent revelations about Mr. Burris have changed the climate in Washington. While some of the allegations concern statements Mr. Burris made before he was seated, the Ethics Committee clearly has jurisdiction to look into statements Mr. Burris made while serving in the Senate, said Washington attorney Stanley Brand, especially since they were related to the issue of his fitness to serve. "It's in a totally difference place than it was three weeks ago," said Mr. Brand, an expert in congressional law and a former counsel to the House of Representatives. "I'm the one who said they had no choice but to seat him. Now, it seems to me they legally have no choice but to look at this." In a surprise move that may reflect the growing frustration with Mr. Burris, Darrel Thompson, a senior adviser to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D., Nev.) who had been acting as Mr. Burris's chief of staff, announced Friday he was leaving Mr. Burris's office. In a statement, Mr. Thompson stressed that his position was always intended to be temporary. "Three weeks ago I was temporarily detailed to serve as Chief of Staff to Senator Roland W. Burris," Mr. Thompson said. "Though my tenure was relatively brief, I enjoyed and valued my time with Senator Burris, his entire staff and his other advisors." Mr. Burris will return to Mr. Reid's office; he had continued to do work for Mr. Reid even while serving as Mr. Burris's chief of staff and helping the Illinois senator set up his office and hire staff. "Senator Reid appreciates the assistance Darrel has given Senator Burris and is happy that he's back," said Rodell Mollineau, a spokesman for Mr. Reid. Mr. Thompson was not involved in Mr. Burris's dealings with the state legislature. The senator did not even tell Mr. Thompson about the second affidavit for some time after it was filed, sources said. * Washington Wire: Chorus Grows for Burris to Quit