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msnbc.msn.com - 12/10/2008

Illinois has long legacy of public corruption - Crime & courts- msnbc.com

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Illinois’ official slogan is the “Land of Lincoln,” but an equally apt descriptor would be the “Land of Greased Palms.” The state, Cook County and its governmental seat, Chicago, have a long history of corruption by elected and appointed officials. The culture of corruption dates back to the ...

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online.wsj.com - 12/11/2008

Obama Was Mute on Illinois Corruption

— online.wsj.com — JOHN FUND This week Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested on charges that he conspired to sell... Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat, among other misdeeds. At first the president-elect tried to distance himself from the issue: "It is a sad day for ... (more) Obama Was Mute on Illinois Corruption

White House

Barack Obama

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online.wsj.com - 12/10/2008

Illinois Gov. Faces Corruption Charges

— online.wsj.com — Federal agents arrested Illinois Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich and a senior aide on corruption charges, accusing the... Democrat of trying to sell Obama's Senate seat. (Complaint) (more) Illinois Gov. Faces Corruption Charges

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nytimes.com - 12/17/2008

In Illinois, a Virtual Expectation of Corruption

— nytimes.com — Residents of Illinois have had a tradition of accepting corruption among their politicians, even expecting it. >... (more) In Illinois, a Virtual Expectation of Corruption

George Will

Rod Blagojevich

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Is Illinois the Most Corrupt State?
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