Wednesday, February 20, 2008

World Almanac Blog: The Other Senator from Illinois

In 2008 I will blog on items found in the World Almanac. This is a yearly Christmas gift I have grown to cherish. M thru F you will read items that maybe chronological, topical or random.

Obama's winning streak continues. So, who is Illinois' other Senator? He is Richard Durbin originally elected in 1997, up for re-election in 2009 (P.432). Durbin is the assistant majority leader. His predecessor was Paul Simon. Others who have held the seat include: Stephen A. Douglas, Paul Douglas and Charles Percy.

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