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Published 12/14/2008 by CNN.com Senior Political Producer Scott Anderson at CNN Political Ticker

Illinois Governor Lisa Madigan asked the state Supreme Court to temporarily remove Gov. Rod Blagojevich (CNN) — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan said Sunday that embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich may step aside on Monday. "We have heard that there is a possibility that tomorrow he will make an announcement that he will step aside," Madigan [...] (link)

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