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SPRINGFIELD - A Republican state lawmaker is hoping to avoid a situation like Roland Burris' controversial appointment to Barack Obama's old seat in the U.S. Senate.
State Sen. Matt Murphy, R-Palatine, is sponsoring a proposal that would provide for a special election in the event of a vacancy in one of the two U.S. Senate seats.See the full content of this document
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Special Election for Vacancies Eyed
Under current law, a vacant U.S. senate seat is filled ...
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