Burris sworn in
(Washington) Roland Burris took his place as Barack Obama’s successor in the Senate on Thursday, ending a standoff that embarrassed the president-elect and fellow Democrats who initially resisted the appointment by impeached Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
“I do,” Burris said with a grin as Vice President Dick Cheney administered the oath …
Illinois House impeaches Blagojevich
(Springfield, Illinois) The Illinois House has voted to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich, an unprecedented step in state history.
The action sets the stage for a Senate trial on whether he should be thrown out of office for corruption and abuse of power.
House members found evidence that the two-term Democrat had abused …
Blagojevich scandal could delay Ill. civil unions effort
The scandal surrounding Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) could delay passage of a civil unions bill in the state, according to observers familiar with the state’s General Assembly.
Blagojevich made headlines last week when the FBI arrested him and John Harris, his chief of staff, on charges of fraud and bribery, including allegations that Blagojevich conspired to sell the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. See Blagojevich scandal could delay Ill. civil unions effort
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Illinois civil union bill likely dead
(Springfield, Illinois) Legislation to allow civil unions for same-sex couples in Illinois appears to have little chance of coming to a vote as the state grapples with the nationwide economic crisis and the scandal that has enveloped Illinois over Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D).
The clock is ticking on the current session …
Illinois Gov. Charged With Trying To Sell Obama Senate Seat
(Chicago, Illinois) Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested Tuesday on federal charges that he conspired to sell or trade Illinois’ vacant senate seat.
The seat became open when Sen. Barrack Obama was elected president. The Illinois constitution gives the governor the sole authority to fill a Senate vacancy.
At a news conference in …
