Illinois Republicans Call for Burris Investigation
By: Lori Obert - WMBD/WYZZ TV
Updated: February 17, 2009
WMBD/WYZZ - CHICAGO -- In a press conference today, Illinois State Republicans called for an
investigation into whether Roland Burris perjured himself.
The
Senator now admits former Governor Blagojevich's brother did ask him for
fundraising help before Burris was appointed to fill president Obama's Senate
seat. That contradicts his response under oath during the impeachment trial.
He testified he had not spoken to anyone associated with the governor
while seeking the appointment. But Burris is revising his answer.
He now says the former Governor's brother had asked him to contribute to
Blagojevich's campaign.
