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Blagojevich Lawyers Want Emanuel, Jarrett And Jackson Jr. To Testify At Impeachment Hearings

CBS 2 | Posted 01.24.2009 | Chicago

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In a dramatic development in the ongoing impeachment proceedings, lawyers for Gov. Rod Blagojevich want two key aides to President-elect Barack Obama ...

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Jesse Jackson Jr, Blagojevich And The Feds: A Timeline

Chicago Sun-Times | Chris Fusco and Tim Novak | Posted 01.22.2009 | Chicago

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So just what did Jackson know about Blagojevich, and when did he know it? And what did the feds know about Jackson? Here's a timeline of those events...

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Raghuveer Nayak: Blagojevich, Jackson Emissary Identified, Seeks Immunity

Chicago Tribune | David Kidwell and John Chase | Posted 01.22.2009 | Chicago

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A key figure in Gov. Rod Blagojevich's alleged scheme to sell a U.S. Senate seat has sought immunity from federal authorities in return for his cooper...

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Jesse Jackson Jr. Talking With Feds About Blagojevich Since Summer

AP | DON BABWIN | Posted 01.16.2009 | Chicago

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CHICAGO — Shortly after his 2002 election, Gov. Rod Blagojevich told Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. he didn't appoint the congressman's wife for lottery...

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Jesse Jackson Jr. and Blago: Politicians as Usual

Casey Gane-McCalla | Posted 01.15.2009 | Politics

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The practice of rewarding people who raise cash for campaigns with high-level positions is as American as apple pie.

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Raghuveer Nayak: Fundraiser Tied To Blagojevich And Jackson Jr. Also Gave Thousands To Obama And McCain

The New York Times | Christopher Drew | Posted 01.14.2009 | Chicago

An Illinois businessman caught up in the federal investigation of Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich offered to raise money for the governor on behalf of Represe...

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Jesse Jackson Jr: 'I Want My Name Back'

CNN | Posted 01.13.2009 | Politics

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U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. said Friday that he was fighting to get "my name back" after he was identified as "Senate Candidate 5" in a criminal compl...

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Jesse Jackson Jr. Should Bow Out for Obama's Seat

Earl Ofari Hutchinson | Posted 01.13.2009 | Politics

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The whispers and rumors about Jackson Jr. will swirl no matter what the FBI and the U.S. attorney ultimately decide about the extent of his involvement in the scandal.

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Jesse Jackson Jr. Denies Involvement In Blagojevich Scheme (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Posted 01.12.2009 | Chicago

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Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. denied Friday that he and his brother were involved in a pay-to-play deal to have him appointed to the Senate by Illinois Gov...

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Investigators Still Looking At Jesse Jackson Jr.: Report

Chicago Sun-Times | Natasha Korecki, Tim Novak, Chris Fusco and Dave McKinney | Posted 01.12.2009 | Chicago

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Even though U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. says he has gotten a clean bill of health from federal prosecutors, sources tell the Chicago Sun-Times he's no...

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Jesse Jackson Jr. Allies Held Blagojevich Fundraiser Last Week

AP | ADAM GOLDMAN and RICHARD T. PIENCIAK | Posted 01.12.2009 | Chicago

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CHICAGO — A fundraiser held by Indian-American businessmen three days before Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested on corruption charges em...

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Jackson Sr. Denies Being 'Emissary' To Blagojevich

ABC | Thomas Giusto and Brian Ross | Posted 11.24.2009 | Chicago

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Rev. Jesse Jackson says he played no role and was not "an emissary" in alleged efforts to make a deal with Governor Rod Blagojevich for the appointm...

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Jesse Jackson Sr. Lawyers Up

NBC 5 | Posted 01.11.2009 | Chicago

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The alleged scheme by Gov. Rod Blagojevich to trade a U.S. Senate post and other favors for personal gain includes an alphabet soup of unidentified pa...

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Schakowsky Confirms: She Will Run For Obama's Seat

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 01.11.2009 | Politics

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky will run for the Senate seat vacated by Barack Obama should that seat ultimately come to a special election, her office confirmed ...

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Rev. Jesse Jackson: 'Somebody In His Name Was Trying To Negotiate'

AP | ADAM GOLDMAN | Posted 01.11.2009 | Chicago

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CHICAGO — Four days before the election, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich claimed someone came to him with a deal about filling Barack Obama's soon...

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Jesse Jackson Jr.: I Am Not A 'Target' Of Blagojevich Investigation

AP | CHARLES BABINGTON | Posted 01.10.2009 | Chicago

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WASHINGTON — Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. said Wednesday he openly sought appointment to Barack Obama's Senate seat but denied offering favors in retu...

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Illinois Politicians Call On Blagojevich To Resign

The Huffington Post | Seth Maxon | Posted 01.09.2009 | Chicago

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Illinois politicians moved quickly to repudiate Governor Rod Blagojevich after his arrest early Tuesday on federal corruption charges. Lt. Gov. Pat Q...

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Jesse Jackson Jr. Is Senate Candidate 5 (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Nicholas Sabloff | Posted 01.09.2009 | Chicago

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READ THE LATEST NEWS ON BLAGOJEVICH Update, 4:45pm Jesse Jackson, Jr. emphatically denied that he was a target in the federal investigation of Gov. ...

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More Congressmen Rip Ryan Clemency Push

SouthtownStar | Nathaniel Zimmer | Posted 01.05.2009 | Chicago

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Congresswoman-elect Debbie Halvorson (D-Crete) and U.S. Reps. Judy Biggert (R-13th) and Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-2nd) said they oppose commuting former Go...

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Jesse Jackson Jr. for Senate

Hermene Hartman | Posted 12.22.2008 | Chicago

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Jesse Jackson Jr. is the best candidate for Obama's Senate seat. He has served in Congress for 13 years and has become a seasoned, accomplished legislator.

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Jackson Jr., Halvorson Take Feud To Congress

Chicago Public Radio | Tony Arnold | Posted 12.21.2008 | Chicago

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Unity was a major theme in this year's election. Democrats used unity as a vehicle to pick up a number of House and Senate seats across the country. T...

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Jesse Jackson Jr: I'm Ready For Obama's Senate Seat

The Chicago Tribune | Posted 12.08.2008 | Politics

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CNBC's Donny Deutsch last night asked Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. of Illinois if he'd be interested in an appointment to the opening seat of Sen. Barack Ob...

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Obama's Replacement: Blagojevich Mulls Senate Pick

The Huffington Post | Ben Goldberger | Posted 12.09.2008 | Chicago

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Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Indictment News Updates, 12-9-08: ILLINOIS GOVERNOR CHARGED WITH TRYING TO SELL OBAMA'S SEAT ARRESTED THIS MO...

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Obama's Replacement: Decision By Committee?

Posted 12.04.2008 | Chicago

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Lynn Sweet reports that Gov. Blagojevich is "mulling appointing a search committee to advise him on who he should appoint" to replace Barack Obama in...

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Obama's Replacement: Chicago Defender Endorses Jackson Jr.

Chicago Defender | Posted 11.27.2008 | Chicago

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America will soon elect a new president. If that new president is Barack Obama, and we sincerely hope that it is, Illinois will need to quickly fill o...

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