Tag Archives: Rod Blagojevich
Did Jackson Bid $5 Million to Replace Obama?
New details emerge in Illinois Senate scandal
Rep. Jessie Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.) has emerged as the politician who stands to lose the…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
Ethics Committee Investigates Rep. Jackson in Blago Fallout
Committee questions his relationship with indicted governor
Rep. Jesse Jackson confirmed that he is the subject of an investigation by the Office…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
Congress Now in Session—Without an Obama Replacement
Illinois appointee rejected by Senate
As returning and newly elected lawmakers in both chambers of Congress were formally sworn into…
By Joyce Jones
Burris Is Rejected by Senate
Senate blocks Burris from filling Obama's seat
Roland Burris announced he was rejected for President-elect Barack Obama’s former Senate seat.
By Deborah Creighton Skinner
On Inclusion, Transparency, and Corruption
Obama’s public liaison and friend gives insight on the transition
Valerie Jarrett, co-chairwoman of President-elect Barack Obama’s transition team and assistant to the president for…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
Blagojevich Names Obama’s Senate Replacement
Despite backlash, Burris announced as governor's pick
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich picked former state Attorney General Roland Burris to fill President-elect Barack…
By Renita Burns
Illinois Governor’s Scandal Puts Senate Seat in Jeopardy
Jesse Jackson Jr.'s credibility in question for coveted post
On Tuesday, Dec. 2, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his chief of staff, John Harris,…
By Joyce Jones
Illinois Governor Arrested on Corruption Charges
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his chief of staff John Harris were arrested today by the FBI on corruption charges.
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his chief of staff John Harris were arrested today by…
