chicagotribune.com - 12/9/2008
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Blagojevich responds Gov. Rod Blagojevich arrives at the Tribune Tower for an interview with CNN in Chicago. He had earlier appeared outside Republic Windows and Doors plant to offer support for the workers. Outside the plant he spoke to the media for the first time since the Chicago Tribune ...
chicagobreakingnews.com - 12/9/2008
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chicagobreakingnews.com —
A source said today that Gov. Rod Blagojevich
was taken into federal custody at his North Side
home this morning. The U.S. attorney's office would not confirm the information. A Blagojevich spokesman said he was unaware of the development. "Haven't ...
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Source: Feds take Gov. Blagojevich into custody
chicagotribune.com - 12/9/2008
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chicagotribune.com —
UPDATE: Feds take Gov. Blagojevich into custody Gov.
Rod Blagojevich and his chief of staff were arrested
today by FBI agents on federal corruption charges. Click here for the latest updates from the Breaking News Center . A three-year federal ...
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cbs2chicago.com - 12/9/2008
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Details Of Complaint Against Blagojevich CHICAGO (CBS) ―
Full release from U.S. Attorney's Office: Illinois Gov. Rod
R. Blagojevich and his Chief of Staff, John Harris, were arrested today by FBI agents on federal corruption charges alleging that ...
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Blagojevich Arrested!
The Glittering Eye —
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has been arrested by FBI agents:
Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his chief of staff John Harris were arrested today by FBI agents on federal corruption charges.
Blagojevich and Harris were accused of a wide-ranging criminal conspiracy that included Blagojevich conspiring to sell or trade the Senate seat left vacant by President-elect Barack Obama in exchange for financial benefits for the governor and his wife. The governor was also accused of obtaining campaign contributions in exchange for other official actions. ...
Illinois Governor Arrested For Trying to Sell Obama Senate Seat
Pajamas Media —
... scandal in the history of Illinois politics. [image] Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and his chief of staff John Harris have been arrested and charged with a multitude of crimes involving everything from a “pay to play” scheme for state contracts to his attempt to sell the open senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama in exchange for “financial considerations” for the governor and his wife. Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald calls the breadth and depth of charges “staggering. Here’s a sampling: On the issue of the U.S. Senate selection, federal prosecutors alleged ...
Transition News 12/09
The Stump —
... The governor
of Illinois, arrested Tuesday morning, may
have conspired
to profit from appointing Obama's
successor in the Senate.
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Matt Lewis: RNC Chair Candidates on Blagojevich
Townhall.com Blog's TownHall Blog —
... about the appointment of Obama’s successor that he and his transition team may have had with Governor Blagojevich or Governor Blagojevich’s office. The American people expect and deserve nothing less. When politicians like Governor Rod Blagojevich exploit the power of elected office for personal gain, they demonstrate a disregard for standards of integrity and ethical conduct. Governor Blagojevich’s actions are breathtaking in their callousness and arrogance.” According to the Chicago Tribune , Governor Blagojevich has been accused of corruption that includes putting a “for ...
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