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Complete listing of Blagojevich arrest articles
January 5, 2009
Roger Eddy Article, Special Impeachment Committee Edition, January 5 th, 2009
First of all, I want to take a second to wish everyone a Happy New Year. I truly hope that 2009 is the best year ever for you and your family. With the economic downturn the United States experienced in 2008 and the terrible lack of leadership here in Illinois that we have experienced for quite some time, let’s all hope that 2009 is a much better year. I have a great deal of faith that it will be. More>>
January 2, 2009
Blagojevich impeachment vote could come Thursday
SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois House could vote to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich as early as next Thursday. More>>
December 30, 2008
'We're fighting shadows'
Blagojevich's lawyer Ed Genson bemoans inability to call witnesses
By Ray Long and Jeff Coen, Tribune reporters, 1:27 AM CST, December 30, 2008
SPRINGFIELD — Heading toward a decision on the ultimate political sanction, members of a House impeachment committee Monday rejected complaints by Gov. Rod Blagojevich's attorney that he was battling "shadows" in his fight to keep the disgraced governor in office. More>>
December 26, 2008Impeachment Recommendation Could Come Next Week
Reported by: Patrick Fazio
Friday, Dec 26, 2008 @05:00pm EST
The Illinois House Committee investigating whether to recommend impeaching Governor Rod Blagojevich could make a decision next week. More>>
December 26, 2008
Blagojevich Impeachment Panel Split on Subpoena for Obama Aides
By Joe Carroll
Dec. 26 (Bloomberg) -- An Illinois panel considering the impeachment of Governor Rod Blagojevich is divided over whether to subpoena aides of President-elect Barack Obama and a U.S. congressman. More>>
December 25, 2008
Ill. Rep: Gov. Should Be Impeached
Reported by: Patrick Fazio
Thursday, Dec 25, 2008 @05:00pm EST
The attorney for Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich still insists it's illegal for the Illinois House Committee to consider impeachment. More>>
December 24, 2008
Lawmaker: Still A Case Against Governor
Reported by: Patrick Fazio
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 @03:25pm EST
The Illinois House Impeachment Committee's request to interview witnesses on wiretaps talking to Governor Rod Blagojevich is denied. More>>
December 18, 2008
"Family Care" Subject of Impeachment Hearings
Gov. Rod Blagojevich is accused of bypassing a legislative rule-making authority in expanding the Family Care program.
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December 17, 2008
Republicans want more seats on Blagojevich impeachment committee
USA TODAY's Judy Keen reports that a committee considering the impeachment of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich ran into objections today from its Republican members and the governor's defense lawyer. More>>
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December 9, 2008
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TUESDAY, Dec. 9, 2008
STATEMENT FROM US ATTORNEY
BLAGOJEVICH, HARRIS ARRESTED From the US attorney's office...
CHICAGO – Illinois Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich and his Chief of Staff, John Harris, were arrested today by FBI agents on federal corruption charges alleging that they and others are engaging in ongoing criminal activity .
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January 5, 2009 First of all, I want to take a second to wish everyone a Happy New Year. I truly hope that 2009 is the best year ever for you and your family. With the economic downturn the United States experienced in 2008 and the terrible lack of leadership here in Illinois that we have experienced for quite some time, let’s all hope that 2009 is a much better year. I have a great deal of faith that it will be. More>>
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2008 Audio Comments
Listen to audio comments of current interest and hot topics in Illinois from State Representative Roger Eddy.
June 25, 2008
Business owners in a number of flooded areas around the state are stepping forward to help their employees who are victims of the recent floodwaters. Some of this aid is monetary assistance to help them repair their damaged home or finding a new place to live. Unfortunately, under current tax guidelines that help can result in even more headaches for those in need. Listen>
June 11, 2008
Hutsonville…State Senator Dale Righter and State Representative Roger Eddy have established a fund to help local families devastated by flooding. Listen>
June 2, 2008
The truth is that the FY09 Illinois Budget actually reads more like a fairy tale than legislation designed to be a spending plan.
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May 24, 2008
While a House budget was approved along party lines, Illinois House Republicans Wednesday rejected the House Democrats’ budget Listen>>
New Property Tax Relief for Homeowners, Disabled Persons, Senior Citizens and Veterans. The law goes into effect January 1, 2008. More>