Articles filed under Political Figures
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Spokesman: Jackson Jr. talking with feds since summerDec 15, 2008 10:00 pm - A congressman who acknowledged being mentioned in a criminal complaint against Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has been sharing information about public corruption with fe...
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Obama says internal probe clears staffDec 15, 2008 10:00 pm - President-elect Barack Obama said Monday he will not release a "comprehensive" internal probe of his staff's contacts with Gov. Rod Blagojevich until next week at the re...
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Speaker Madigan appointing committee to review impeachmentDec 14, 2008 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois House today plans to create a committee to begin investigating the grounds for impeaching Gov. Rod Blagojevich. "I have allowed Gov. Rod Blag...
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Did we deserve Blago scandal?Dec 14, 2008 10:00 pm - In the fall of 2006, voters could have read in newspapers or seen on TV that federal agents were investigating Gov. Rod Blagojevich. The Chicago Democrat's key confidant...
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Justices again decline Obama challengeDec 14, 2008 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court has turned down another challenge to Barack Obama's eligibility to serve as president because of his citizenship. The appeal by Cort Wrot...
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Churchgoers say Blagojevich needs prayerDec 14, 2008 10:00 pm - A pastor who prayed with disgraced Gov. Rod Blagojevich after his arrest asked his congregation Sunday to pray for the state and worshippers there said the governor was ...
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Blagojeviches likely found a lawyerDec 14, 2008 10:00 pm - High-profile criminal defense attorney Ed Genson says he'll likely defend embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Genson told reporters Sunday evening that he has "to c...
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Spokesman: Gov. might sign special election billDec 14, 2008 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Gov. Rod Blagojevich hasn't ruled out signing a bill creating a special election to fill President-elect Barack Obama's Senate seat, his spokesman said Mo...
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Blagojevich arrest taints green lanesDec 13, 2008 10:00 pm - Maybe it's not as sexy as selling a Senate seat or arm-twisting a children's hospital - but for those of us who live and breathe transportation (and believe me I do) - t...
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Will your taxes rise if Blagojevich goes?Dec 13, 2008 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Amid his scandals and criticisms, Gov. Rod Blagojevich has offered a silver lining for suburban anti-tax crusaders. If nothing else, the embattled Democrat...