Meanwhile: as the new Congress is sworn in, President Elect Barack Obama's appointed successor in the Senate says he's going to Capitol Hill to take his seat... even though he knows he won't be seated.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Congress will get right to work on a massive economic stimulus package.Susan Roberts reports from Capitol Hill.Illinois Democrat Roland Burris knocked on the Senate's door, and didn't get in.ROLAND BURRIS / D - US SENATE CANDIDATE SAYS, ''I am not seeking to have any type of Confrontation. I will now consult with my attorneys and we will determine what our next step will be.''Burris was picked by Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich to fill President elect Barack Obama's vacant senate seat. The governor is accused of trying to sell that position and Senate Democratic leaders say they won't seat Burris.Also in question: whether or not Minnesota Democrat Al Franken will take 'his' seat. He beat a sitting Republican in a race so close that his opponent is challenging the results in court. GOP leaders want that legal battle to play out.As leading lawmakers sort out the Congressional questions -- the President-Elect is focusing on the financial crisis.Barack Obama is meeting again today with his economic team. They're looking at government spending -- and how to kick-start the economy once his administration takes office.Also on Mr. Obama's agenda, his pick to head the CIA. Two democrats have already criticized his choice of Leon Panetta, a former Chief of Staff in the Clinton White House.The Obama team says -- picking Panetta is a sign the new president will end controversial Bush administration policies -- like harsh interrogation. But critics argue that Panetta lacks the experience in the intelligence community he would need to lead America's spy agency.Susan Roberts, CBS News, Washington.





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