Articles filed under Rod Blagojevich
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Quinn: Blagojevich TV 'hard to believe'Apr 15, 2009 11:00 pm - Gov. Pat Quinn says the idea of a reality TV show starring Rod Blagojevich is "hard to believe." But Quinn said Wednesday that Blagojevich has every right to ask a feder...
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NBC wants Blagojevich for Costa Rica reality showApr 14, 2009 11:00 pm - In the span of a few months, ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich could trade the governor's office for the Costa Rican jungle. Blagojevich, who pleaded not guilty to federal rac...
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Blagojevich aide Bedi resigns state jobApr 14, 2009 11:00 pm - An aide to Rod Blagojevich with fundraising ties to the former governor has resigned from the state's Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Gov. Pat Quinn sai...
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Blago: I'm 'innocent of every single accusation'Apr 13, 2009 11:00 pm - Rod Blagojevich and his brother Robert pleaded not guilty to charges of racketeering and fraud Tuesday, and the former Illinois governor once again vowed to clear his na...
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Roland Burris says legal tab now $500,000Apr 08, 2009 11:00 pm - U.S. Sen. Roland Burris says he's rung up $500,000 in legal expenses tied to investigations surrounding his appointment by indicted former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Burris w...
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Jackson: I'm cooperating with ethics inquiryApr 07, 2009 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is the subject of a preliminary inquiry from a congressional ethics board looking into his attempts to be appointed to the Senate se...
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Cost of corruption by state officials high for Illinois taxpayersApr 04, 2009 11:00 pm - For many taxpayers, the charges against former Gov. Rod Blagojevich reinforce the belief that Illinois residents have been paying taxes to a corrupt government for years...
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Report: Blagojevich atty. drops off defense teamApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - A published report says the man who recently signed on to represent former Gov. Rod Blagojevich after his lead defense attorney resigned has also stepped aside. Terence ...
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Procedural trick helps government, hurts CelliniApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - It was a small detail, but one that could have huge consequences for defendant William Cellini. When prosecutors indicted Gov. Rod Blagojevich Thursday, they didn't star...
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Suburban lawmakers say Blago indictment shows why he had to goApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Suburban lawmakers weren't surprised by the federal indictment against former governor Rod Blagojevich, saying the latest action by prosecutors validates h...