Staff Picks - February 23, 2009; 8:24 AM ET

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Sen. Roland Burris Questioned in Probe of Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich Chicago Tribune | If the FBI and Justice begin to focus on Burris, this could give Senate ethics an excuse to stand down its own investigation. Burris due back in the Capitol for Tuesday morning votes.

U.S. Eyes Large Stake in Citi Wall Street Journal | This is the biggest story of the week. Citi closed at $1.95 per share Friday, McDonalds closed at more than $54 a share. Tells you something about our economy.

Explaining a ‘No’ Vote on Stimulus in Michigan New York Times | Hulse dissects the impact of $787 billion and a no vote, in a region that has been in its own recession for several years now.

Q & A: Sean Penn and Gus Van Sant Pour Out Their Hearts about Milk Huffington Post | Penn wins the Oscar and goes on offensive against those that voted to outlaw gay marriage in California. This issue will drive several races in California in 2010, including the governor's election and Sen. Barabara Boxer's re-elect effort.

A Fix Note: Of Baby Fix and the Future Washington Post: The Fix | Did I ever tell you that I came up with the "Fix" as a name? So, will I find out about Baby Fix from Chris, from Twitter, or from Mike Allen's Playbook. Good luck, Gia.

By Ben Pershing | February 23, 2009; 8:24 AM ET
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