Articles filed under Political Figures
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Area students write to Sasha ObamaJan 17, 2009 10:00 pm - ...
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Odes to Obama: A poem or two for the new presidentJan 17, 2009 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON - Poets don't typically write to order. You can't just call them up and ask them for a poem. Not even for an inauguration. But The Associated Press did ask. A...
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A look at a few of the items that mark Barack Obama's riseJan 17, 2009 10:00 pm - Few things illustrate Barack Obama's rise in political power more than his choice of vehicles and residences. Obama residences State lawmaker: East View Park apartm...
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Facts about past inaugurations (we solemnly swear!)Jan 17, 2009 10:00 pm - Every U.S. presidential inauguration is historic in some way. It could be because of the weather, the profound speeches or the lavish parties. As we prepare to make hist...
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DuPage CEO who blew whistle named to reform panelJan 16, 2009 10:00 pm - Pamela Davis knows a thing or two about the cost of corruption. The Edward Hospital CEO, instead of buckling to the strong-arm tactics of former Illinois Health Faciliti...
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Residents think Blagojevich's alleged crimes are commonJan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Most Illinois residents believe the corruption allegations against impeached Gov. Rod Blagojevich - that he schemed to sell off state business for personal profit in pro...
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Governor's former top fundraiser pleads guiltyJan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Impeached Gov. Rod Blagojevich's former chief fundraiser has admitted he illegally used corporate funds to pay gambling debts and personal expenses. Christopher G. Kelly...
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Blagojevich to skip Obama inaugurationJan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Gov. Rod Blagojevich has decided against attending Barack Obama's inauguration, acknowledging he would be a distraction because of the impeachment and criminal charges a...
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Governor deserves a fair defenseJan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - As I am not a supporter of the governor and want a working government in this state, I feel we should have a real trial with the rules we already have. But if you are no...
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Blagojevich's legal team bails on impeachmentJan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - To protest what they call a "lynching," members of Gov. Rod Blagojevich's high-profile defense team say they will not represent the governor during his upcoming impeachm...