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Dec 9, 2008 10:04:40 GMT -6
Post by NotMyKid on Dec 9, 2008 10:04:40 GMT -6
WASHINGTON - Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested Tuesday on federal charges that accuse him of trying to benefit from his ability to appoint President-elect Barack Obama's replacement in the U.S. Senate. A 76-page FBI affidavit says the 51-year-old Democrat was intercepted on court-authorized wiretaps over the last month conspiring to sell or trade the vacant Senate seat for personal benefits for himself and his wife, Patti. The affidavit contends Blagojevich discussed getting a substantial salary for himself at a non-profit foundation or an organization affiliated with labor unions. It also says Blagojevich talked about getting his wife placed on corporate boards where she might get $150,000 a year in director's fees. The affidavit also quotes Blagojevich as saying "I want to make money" in one conversation. John Harris, the governor's chief of staff, was also charged, the U.S. Department of Justice said. www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28139155/?GT1=43001
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Dec 9, 2008 10:42:19 GMT -6
Post by scotthawk on Dec 9, 2008 10:42:19 GMT -6
'tis the season for greed.
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Dec 9, 2008 10:54:02 GMT -6
Post by twinegarden on Dec 9, 2008 10:54:02 GMT -6
Nice to hear one of those crooked cocksuckers get caught. I'm sure this type of thing happens all of the time.
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Dec 10, 2008 1:30:13 GMT -6
Post by iammrhawkeyes on Dec 10, 2008 1:30:13 GMT -6
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