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A lawyer for Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich told state lawmakers Thursday that the federal wiretaps at the heart of the pay-to-play allegations against his client were illegally obtained, and therefore should be kept out of any impeachment proceedings. The wiretaps are crucial to the federal charges filed against Blagojevich last week. Prosecutors say they caught the Democratic governor discussing efforts to auction off Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat and pressure a hospital executive for campaign donations.
Genson told the impeachment committee that it shouldn't consider any material from the wiretaps, saying the evidence was "illegally obtained."A lawyer for Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich told state lawmakers Thursday that the... more
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Former Connecticut Gov. John G. Rowland has told a national TV audience that the governor of Illinois, who is the target of a corruption probe, should step down immediately.Former Connecticut Gov. John G. Rowland has told a national TV audience that the... more
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In the latest blow to workers in the struggling financial services sector, Bank of America (BAC) on Thursday said it will eliminate as many as 35,000 jobs in the next three years, to better position itself in a recession that already is hurting business.
In the latest blow to workers in the struggling financial services sector, Bank of America on Thursday said it will eliminate as many as 35,000 jobs in the next three years, to better position itself in a recession that already is hurting business.
The bank says it will also eliminate many redundant positions after it completes its merger with brokerage firm Merrill Lynch on Jan. 1.
WHAT BofA SAYS: Read the release
“Clearly, there will be duplication of positions, and there are many high-cost employees on the investment banking side that won’t be needed,” says Eric Boyce, a portfolio manager at Hester Capital Management in Austin.In the latest blow to workers in the struggling financial services sector, Bank of... more
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The firestorm surrounding Governor Blagojevich is putting some heat on Barack Obama’s transition team. White Cult News has learned about possible conversations between a top Obama aide and the governor regarding the open senate seat. The White Rabbit Cult has the exclusive.The firestorm surrounding Governor Blagojevich is putting some heat on Barack... more
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Move over Steve Martin… we have a new person to star in the remake of the classic comedy movie… “The Jerk“. And this person Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich!!!Move over Steve Martin… we have a new person to star in the remake of the... more
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Be sure to tune into “Dirty Jobs” hosted byMike Rowe this coming Tuesday on the Discovery Channel!In this episode, Mike takes on one of the DIRTIEST JOBS he has ever encountered…. cleaning up Illinois Politics!!! I hope he has had all his shots!Be sure to tune into “Dirty Jobs” hosted byMike Rowe this coming Tuesday... more
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President-elect Barack Obama said Thursday that he's confident no member of his staff was involved in discussing deals for his Senate seat with disgraced Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.President-elect Barack Obama said Thursday that he's confident no member of his... more
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