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Published 12/22/2008 by rsinderbrand at CNN Political Ticker

A report on Emanuel’s contact with Blagojevich will be released by Tuesday, say aides. (CNN) – The Obama transition team is planning to release a report by tomorrow detailing contact between his staff and embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, transition aides tell CNN. The president-elect himself is not expected to comment publicly on the results of the [...] (link)

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