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Ill. governor must set election to replace Emanuel (AP)

 
AP - Rep. Rahm Emanuel said Monday that he will resign his congressional seat this week, a development that draws further attention to Illinois' embattled governor and his role in filling vacancies in the state's legislative delegation. (link)

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