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ROD BLAGOJEVICH: Gov. Rod Blagojevich arrested, charged, released -
chicagotribune.com - 12/9/2008
ROD BLAGOJEVICH: Gov. Rod Blagojevich arrested, charged, released -
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Blagojevich responds Gov. Rod Blagojevich arrives at the Tribune Tower on Monday for an interview at CNN's Chicago office. ( Tribune photo by Nancy Stone / December 8, 2008)

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Hit & Run:  If the Governor Does It, That Means It Is Not Illegal

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politico.com - 12/9/2008
Attorney: Blagojevich has no plans of resigning
— politico.com — The attorney for Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said the governor will be vindicated and he has no plans to resign. (more) Attorney: Blagojevich has no plans of resigning

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Gov. Blagojevich free on bond after arrested by feds :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Gov. Blagojevich and Operation Board Games
suntimes.com - 12/9/2008
Gov. Blagojevich free on bond after arrested by feds :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Gov. Blagojevich ...
— suntimes.com — Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich taken into federal custody Gov. Blagojevich, wearing a black and blue jogging suit, appeared before a federal judge this afternoon on corruption charges. U.S. Magistrate Judge Nan Nolan set a $4,500 ... (more) Gov. Blagojevich free on bond after arrested by feds  ...

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suntimes.com - 12/9/2008
Blagojevich calls Obama mother****er :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Gov. Blagojevich and Operation ...
— suntimes.com — Excerpts from charges against Blagojevich Click here to read the entire complaint Click here to read the entire complaint Rod Blagojevich said that the consultants (Advisor B and another consultant are believed to be on the call at that time) are ... (more) Blagojevich calls Obama mother****er :: CHICAGO ...

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If the Governor Does It, That Means It Is Not Illegal
Hit & Run — Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, a Democrat, is sitting shiva at Chicago FBI headquarters with his chief of staff, charged with committing all sorts of wonderful crimes since, literally, the minute he took office. He even tried to make some scratch off the replacement for Barack Obama's Senate seat. From the criminal complaint, all emphasis mine: ...

Rod Blagojevich and Barack Obama: Paying to Play?
Stop The ACLU — First, a disclaimer: Illinois Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald has made it clear in a press conference going on at this moment, that the arrest of Rod Blagojevich does not implicate President-elect Barack Obama. Illinois Governor Rob Blagojevich (D) was arrested today on federal corruption charges, specifically for conspiring to sell or trade Obama’s Illinois Senate seat. The Chicago Tribune post today provides links to extensive reports on Blagojevich’s background: Updated at 8:57 a.m.: On the issue of the U.S. Senate selection, federal prosecutors alleged Blagojevich sought ...

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