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Friday, October 23, 2009

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Alaska's Young Linked To Corruption Probe

October 23, 2009 Alaska GOP Congressman Don Young has been tied to a corruption investigation.

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Wednesday, July 01, 2009

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Affairs To Remember: Updates On Sanford, Edwards

July 1, 2009 The latest in the Mark Sanford and John Edwards soap operas.

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Thursday, June 25, 2009

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An Affair(s) To Remember

June 25, 2009 In the wake of my post yesterday about political sex scandals, Andy Toomey of New York City writes:

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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

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Sanford E-Mails Are Disclosed; Conflicted Emotions

June 24, 2009 Thoughts of the Mark Sanford affair, on a very surreal day.

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Sanford The Latest In A Series Of Political Sex Scandals

June 24, 2009 Political sex scandals in the 21st century. So far.

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Wednesday, February 18, 2009

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Dems' Illinois Embarrassment Continues With Latest Burris Saga

February 18, 2009 Remember how Rod Blagojevich was the most embarrassing thing to happen to Illinois Democrats? Has Roland Burris replaced him?

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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

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The 'Culture Of Corruption,' Redux

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February 17, 2009 Democrats took over Congress in the 2006 elections for an assortment of reasons, one being the "culture of corruption" during Republican reign. Now there are some ethics questions about Democrats too.

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Thursday, January 29, 2009

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Say Hello To Pat Quinn, The New Governor Of Illinois

Lt. Governor Pat Quinn talks to the media at a news conference, Friday, Jan. 23, 2009, in Chicago. A

January 29, 2009 Meet the new governor of Illinois, Pat Quinn.

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Blagojevich Is Out; Illinois Vote To Convict Is Unanimous

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January 29, 2009 The Illinois state Senate has unanimously voted to remove Gov. Rod Blagojevich from office.

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Governors Impeached And Removed From Office

January 29, 2009 List of governors impeached and removed from office. If Illinois state senators vote to convict him, Rod Blagojevich would be the eighth.

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Blagojevich Pleads His Case; Outlook Is Grim

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January 29, 2009 Rod Blagojevich made an impassioned speech to members of the Illinois state Senate in an attempt to save his job.

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Blago Speaks

January 29, 2009 Blagojevich has begun his last-ditch defense.

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Wednesday, January 28, 2009

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Blagojevich To Appear At Impeachment Trial Thursday

January 28, 2009 Gov. Rod Blagojevich is expected to make a closing statement at his impeachment trial tomorrow in Springfield. It would be his first appearance at the trial.

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Friday, January 23, 2009

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Will They Be Scalping Tickets At The Blagojevich Trial?

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January 23, 2009 Will the public be admitted to the Blagojevich impeachment trial next week? And will there be a trial?

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Friday, January 09, 2009

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Illinois House Votes To Impeach Blagojevich

January 9, 2009 The Illinois House, by a 114-1 vote, has impeached Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D). Next: a trial in the state Senate, where a two-thirds vote is needed to convict and remove him from office.

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