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How Corrupt Is Chicago?
The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan —
By Patrick Appel Very: The most straightforward way to measure corruption is to check the number of convicted local officials. Between 1995 and 2004, 469 politicians from the federal district of Northern Illinois were found guilty of corruption. The only districts with higher tallies were central California (which includes L.A.), and southern Florida (which includes Miami). Eastern Louisiana (and New Orleans) rank somewhat further down the list. ...
How Corrupt is Chicago?
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire —
Slate: "The most straightforward way to measure corruption is to check the
number of convicted local officials. Between 1995 and 2004, 469
politicians from the federal district of Northern Illinois were found
guilty of corruption. The only districts with higher tallies were
central California (which includes L.A.), and southern Florida (which
includes Miami). Eastern Louisiana (and New Orleans) rank somewhat
further down the list." ...
Chicago/Illinois Corruption Numbers, Cont'd.
MoJo Blog Posts: mojo —
... . Today, Slate points out that it isn't just the governors; politicians across the state are caught with their hands in the cookie jar with a stunning frequency. ...
Obama: I’ll “gather the facts” about what my team knew about Blago
Hot Air » Top Picks —
... of Illinoisans agree.) Highlights come at 15:30, when he tries to contain his glee at being cursed out in the transcripts for refusing to play ball, and then again a minute later when a reporter asks him the question on everyone’s mind . The One, for once, has no easy answers.
Barack Obama on BlagoGate:”Absolutely Certain” No Deal Making From Transition Team - But, Who Tipped Off Valerie Jarrett
FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog —
... of Illinoisans agree.) Highlights come at 15:30, when he tries to contain his glee at being cursed out in the transcripts for refusing to play ball, and then again a minute later when a reporter asks him the question on everyone’s mind. The One, for once, has no easy answers. ...
