Senator Burris Honor's Civil Rights Leader Rosa Parks

"As we honor Rosa Parks on the 97th anniversary of her birth, we remember her quiet dignity, uncommon grace, and defiant courage."

Saving and Creating Jobs in Rockford, Illinois

Recovery Act funded 279 summer jobs for youths in Rockford, Illinois.

Senator Burris Invites Illinoisans to Nominate Unsung Heros for Citizen Service Above Self Honor

Senator Burris Comforts Haitian Survivors

"My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Haiti during this devastating time."

Senator Burris Lauds Passage of Landmark Health Reform Bill

Legislation expands healthcare to millions of Americans

Senator Burris Works With Freshman Colleagues to Improve Health Bill

Senator Roland W. Burris joined ten of his fellow freshman Democratic Senators to introduce an amendment package designed to increase efforts to promote innovation in the U.S. health care system and lower costs for millions of consumers.

Senator Burris on Afghanistan

Senator Roland W. Burris, a member of the Armed Services Committee, supports President Obama's strategey in Afganistan but expressed reservations about our ability to maintain a firm, timely and condition-based exit strategy.

Senator Burris Remains Committed to the Goals of Healthcare Reform: Cost, Competition, Accountability.