Chicago Alderman Ed Burke's Jewish Problem Comes Up Again: Ald. Ed Burke's lawyers also complain the feds had "fruitlessly" investigated Burke for four years before applying for a wiretap — and didn't tell the chief judge.

Will this investigation come up Rahm Emanuel's confirmation hearing??

NEW: In a series of court filings, lawyers for Ald. Ed Burke have responded to last spring's revelation that Burke allegedly made prejudicial comments about "Jewish lawyers." They say references to it should be stricken and point to the "onslaught of negative media coverage." pic.twitter.com/XiaRLZLT3E

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