But that is no benefit--the community is benefiting by that in various ways, and one way is totally unfair to the community.
Editor's note · Context
Burris points out the unfairness of counting prisoners for community benefits.
Share
More from Roland Burris
I support our President in that speech and every effort he has made in trying to get direction and a solution to the problems we are experiencing down on our gulf coast. I find it disheartening and disappointing all these commentators who…
As a public servant, I have long been a strong advocate for American small businesses--especially disadvantaged and minority-owned businesses. And even before I sought elected office, when I was a banker, I worked hard every day to spur…
Mr. President, I rise this evening in strong support of Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman, a proud resident of my home State of Illinois and of course a fellow Chicago south-sider. We are very proud of which side she comes from in Chicago, west…





