Blagojevich defies Senate, names Obama replacement (AP)

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Blagojevich defies Senate, names Obama replacement
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<p>You are not allowed to view links. Register or LoginAP - Defying U.S. Senate leaders and his own state's lawmakers, Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Tuesday appointed former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris to replace President-elect Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate. Blagojevich, accused of trying to sell Obama's Senate seat to the highest bidder, praised the 71-year-old Burris' integrity and asked that the corruption allegations not "taint this good and honest man."</p><br clear="all"/>


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