google.com - 12/17/2008
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2 hours ago SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) An attorney for Gov. Rod Blagojevich sharply challenged a panel considering the governor's impeachment on Wednesday, arguing that some members should be removed because they've clearly already made up their minds. The clash was yet another sign that the ...
abclocal.go.com - 12/17/2008
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abclocal.go.com —
The ABC7 I-Team has learned that an attorney
who went undercover for the FBI in the late...
1980's says he told federal authorities years ago about wrongdoing by Blagojevich. His name is Robert Cooley. Cooley was a criminal defense lawyer in Chicago in ...
(more)
Blagojevich was bookie, says federal informant - ...
chicagobreakingnews.com - 12/18/2008
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chicagobreakingnews.com —
Gov. Rod Blagojevich will not appoint anyone to
fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack...
Obama, the governor's lawyer said today. Speaking at a news conference following his appearance before a committee weighing Blagojevich's ...
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Blagojevich won't fill Obama Senate seat
gallup.com - 12/16/2008
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gallup.com —
PRINCETON, NJ -- About one out of four
Americans, including half of Republicans, believe that members of...
President-elect Barack Obama's staff engaged in illegal activities relating to the charges that Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was trying to profit ...
(more)
One in Four See Obama Staff Illegally Tied to ...
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Illinois Supreme Court Won't Hear AG's Suit To Remove Blago
Ace of Spades HQ —
... was kind of, what's the legal term I'm thinking of? Goofy. Yeah, that's it. Meanwhile, Blago's lawyers wants members of the Illinois House removed from the committee considering what to do about the Governor. An attorney for Gov. Rod Blagojevich sharply challenged a panel considering the governor's impeachment on Wednesday, arguing that some members should be removed because they've clearly already made up their minds. The clash was yet another sign that the embattled governor is choosing to stand and fight. Blagojevich himself said Wednesday that he wants to address the ...
Illinois Supreme Court: Motion Denied
Daily Kos —
... Flynn Currie, a Democrat from Chicago. It wasn't clear Tuesday how many witnesses would be called to testify before the committee. But at least one name became public: Terry Mutchler, formerly an expert on public information disputes for the Illinois attorney general. She planned to testify Thursday about "dozens of incidents" in which Blagojevich aides withheld records that should have been public. Also, the Illinois State Senate adjourned yesterday without considering a bill on holding a special election to fill the vacancy.
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Panel to Question Blagojevich Lawyer
online.wsj.com 12/17/2008 — The committee evaluating the possible impeachment of Blagojevich said the governor's attorney will appear before the group to answer questions.
Obama frustrated by Blago speculation —
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From NBC’s Athena Jones Obama told reporters he was frustrated at being unable to correct speculation in the media about conversations members of his transition team may have had with the office of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich , who is facing ...
Obama team backs Emanuel in Blagojevich probe —
Reuters: Politics 12/17/2008
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A top adviser to President-elect Barack Obama on Wednesday expressed support for chief of staff Rahm Emanuel whose talks with Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's office about filling Obama's Senate seat have come into question.
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Illinois governor fights impeachment move —
Reuters: Politics 12/17/2008
CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday denied a request that embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich be temporarily removed from office amid charges he tried to sell President-elect Barack Obama's former U.S. Senate seat.
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