Articles filed under Political Figures
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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...
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Burris finally sworn in as Illinois' junior senatorJan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Roland Burris took his place as Barack Obama's successor in the Senate on Thursday, ending a standoff that embarrassed the president-elect and fellow Democ...
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Blagojevich gets $40,000 after state tripJan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. Rod Blagojevich took a taxpayer-funded flight to southern Illinois in November on the same day he raised $42,000 from contributors in the area, includ...
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A bailout vote for a president-in-waitingJan 14, 2009 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Not quite the president yet and Barack Obama is looking for his first legislative victory. A wary Senate is scheduled to vote Thursday on Obama's request f...