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Briefing Book! Ex-Gov Blagojevich Pleads Not Guilty
- Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich plead not guilty to 16 federal criminal counts today, saying, "Black care never catches a rider whose pace is fast enough." — New York Times
- Use condoms or make Hitler?
Front Page: Man Who Killed Pastor Will Face Charges
- A man suspected of shooting a pastor to death yesterday during mass will be charged by authorities soon. Police say the pastor first deflected bullets with a Bible. — MSNBC
- President Obama plans to lift President Bush's ban on stem cell research today, pledging to take politics out of science.
Briefing Book! Burris Ignores Trouble, Gears Up For Election
- Illinois Sen. Roland Burris is gearing up for his 2010 election bid. — Wonkette
- Lobbyist Vicki Iseman speaks out, says she did not have an affair with John McCain.
Obama License Plates — Love It or Leave It?
The Land of Lincoln is now proudly the Land of Obama. The state is selling specialty license plates dedicated to the 44th president and donning his face. Proceeds from the $50 plate go to the Illinois Library Association.
Briefing Book! Blagojevich Thought About Appointing Oprah
- Senator Oprah: On Good Morning America, Illinois Gov. Blagojevich said he considered appointing Oprah Winfrey to Obama's Senate seat. —Talking Points Memo
- President Obama: A look back at his first week.
Do You Think the Roland Burris Affair Is Fair?
We've all heard the tale by now: Illinois’s governor Roland Burris was appointed to replace President-elect Barack Obama as a US Senator, only he was appointed by Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was recently arrested by federal agents and accused of trying to sell the seat to raise campaign money. While most critics admit Burris is qualified, Democratic party leaders said they wouldn’t recognize anybody Blagojevich named.
Briefing Book! Blagojevich Can't Wait to to Tell His Side of Story
- Blagojevich: Are you dying to hear what he has to say? Governor says he'll tell his side of the story no later than Thursday, and says to hang loose until then. — Huffington Post
- Wall Street: Can I get its accountant's phone number?
Do You Think Obama's Staff Is Illegally Tied to Blagojevich?
Guilt by association thrives in the minds of at least 25 percent of Americans. According to a recent USA Today/Gallup poll, a quarter of Americans believe that Barack Obama's staff engaged in illegal activities related to Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's alleged plan to sell Obama's senate seat.
Senate Seats: Caroline Wants NY's, IL Too Poor For Vote
When word broke that Joe Biden's chief of staff would replace the senator from Delaware when he becomes VP, nobody paid much attention, but that's not the case when it comes to seats recently warmed by Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.
Today, news broke that Caroline Kennedy indeed wants the soon-to-be-free seat once filled by her uncle Bobby, and now occupied by Hillary. After wrestling with a decision to enter the public spotlight, Caroline appears ready to carry on the Kennedy dynasty.
Details Emerge After Gov. Blagojevich's Arrest
New details have emerged since FBI agents arrested Illinois Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich today on federal corruption charges alleging that he tried to sell Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat.
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