Burris turned away as he tries to claim Obama seat (AP)

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Burris turned away as he tries to claim Obama seat
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<p>You are not allowed to view links. Register or LoginAP - Roland Burris tried to take President-elect Barack Obama's Illinois Senate seat Tuesday but failed in a scripted piece of political theater staged just before the opening of the 111th Congress. "Mr. Burris is not in possession of the necessary credentials from the state of Illinois," declared Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada.</p><br clear="all"/>


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