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Most Corrupt Congressmen: Blago Lands Burris, Jackson Jr. On List

Crain's Chicago Business | Paul Merrion | Posted 05.25.2011

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Their quest for the vacant U.S. Senate seat of President Barack Obama has landed Sen. Roland Burris and U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. on a watchdog grou...

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Jesse Jackson Jr. Allies Held Blagojevich Fundraiser Last Week

AP | ADAM GOLDMAN and RICHARD T. PIENCIAK | Posted 05.25.2011

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

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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***Read more about Jesse Jackson Jr.*** Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. hosted a highly dramatic press conference Wednesday in which he leveled harsh criticis...

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

AP | CHARLES BABINGTON | Posted 05.25.2011

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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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