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111th Congress To Convene; Burris Trying For Seat

Roland Burris, the former Illinois Attorney General chosen by Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich to fill the U. S. Senate seat vacated by President-Elect Barack Obama, speaks to the media as he prepares to catch a flight to Washington, D.C. on Jan. 5, 2009. Source: Scott Olson/Getty Images

The Democratic-dominated Congress convenes Tuesday to confront perhaps the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression and to grapple with a hugely ambitious agenda set by President-elect Barack Obama. Senate Democratic leaders need to work out a looming confrontation with Roland Burris, the Illinois Democrat named by scandal-plagued Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who faces charges of having attempted to sell the seat.

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An Israeli army artillery battery fires a smoke bomb into the Gaza Strip from the border on January 6, 2009.
Israeli Troops Near Gaza's Population Hubs
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Workmen weld together the final piece of the 'Bovanenkovo-Ukhta' gas pipeline in Ukhta on December 3, 2008.
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Former White House Chief of Staff Leon Panetta testifies before the Senate Budget Committee on Captiol Hill October 31, 2007 in Washington.
Panetta Viewed As Unusual Pick For CIA Head
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Democratic presidential hopeful Sen.Barack Obama smiles as New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson stands next him at Memorial Coliseum on March 21, 2008, in Portland, Ore. Richardson gave Obama his endorsement for President.
Richardson's Exit Creates Void In Obama Cabinet
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U.S. Senate candidate Al Franken speaks to the crowd during a rally for his race, on Oct. 21, 2008, at the McNamara Alumni Center at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minn.
Minn. Court Deals Coleman Setback On Absentees
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Wide receiver Quan Cosby No. 6 of the Texas Longhorns dives into the endzone after a 26-yard touchdown reception against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Game on Jan. 5, 2009, at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.
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