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Blagojevich Left Legal Bills Unpaid
Blagojevich Left Legal Bills Unpaid
Getty Images Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich leaves his home on Dec. 11.
Blagojevich fundraiser held by Jackson allies Saturday -
chicagotribune.com — As Gov. Rod Blagojevich was trying to pick Illinois' next U.S. senator, businessmen with ties to both... the governor and U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. discussed raising at least $1 million for Blagojevich's campaign as a way to encourage him to pick ... (more) Blagojevich fundraiser held by Jackson allies Saturday -
Madigan launches legal attack to oust Blagojevich
Madigan launches legal attack to oust Blagojevich
suntimes.com — SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- In an unprecedented move, the Illinois attorney general asked the state's highest court Friday... to strip scandal-plagued Gov. Rod Blagojevich of his powers. (more) Madigan launches legal attack to oust Blagojevich
York: Blagojevich: Who Is Advisor B?
article.nationalreview.com — An unnamed Washington politico is apparently a key player in the Obama Senate-seat scandal.... (more) York: Blagojevich: Who Is Advisor B?
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Report: Blagojevich Owes Lawyers At Least $500,000
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... WSJ: The cash-strapped governor stopped paying his legal fees amid a years-long investigation into his administration. A law partner: "If he asked us to represent him, we'd say no." Plus: ...

The Daily Muck
TPMMuckraker — ... The Chicago office of Winston & Strawn has found itself the most recent addition to the list of complaints against Rod Blagojevich. Because of the lengthy ongoing federal investigation into the governor, Blagojevich's political fund is unable to foot the full legal bill; Winston & Strawn is now refusing to continue representation of their client. (WSJ) ...

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