Seating Senators Could Be Problem

by David Welna, NPR

The Senate swears in new members Tuesday, but exactly who those new members are remains problematic: Democrat Al Franken seems to have won the recount in Minnesota, but could face a court challenge. Roland Burris could be seated from Illinois and New York Gov. David Paterson has yet to put forward a name.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, January 5, 2009