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by Josh Kalven
1:05pm
Mon Dec 29, 2008

Blagojevich Impeachment Agenda: Day 5

Rod Blagojevich

The fifth day of the Illinois House's impeachment hearing is underway, with Blagojevich attorney Ed Genson holding forth before the committee.  Moments ago, he used the Obama transition team's report of contacts with the governor's office to argue that, because the Obama camp ...

PI Original
by Josh Kalven
12:02pm
Mon Dec 29, 2008
7 comments

Appoint, Then Confirm: An Alternative Senate Selection Process

State Legislature

The public does not like appointments to elected offices.  Whether it’s a group of committeemen, the mayor of a city, or the governor -- the appointment process never seems or feels completely fair.  For starters, the preliminary interviews and vetting typically occur behind ...

PI Original
by Adam Doster
11:35am
Mon Dec 29, 2008

Families USA: More Medicaid Spending Would Stimulate IL Economy

Congress

Although hospital surgeries and
emergency room visits dropped slightly in the third quarter of this
year compared with the same period in 2007, health care consumption is
generally considered recession proof. If people are sick, they go get
checked out, regardless of the ...

PI Original
by Josh Kalven
10:39am
Mon Dec 29, 2008

Quinn Faces The Nation

Rod Blagojevich

On CBS' Face The Nation yesterday, Lt. Gov Pat Quinn discussed the impeachment proceedings against Rod Blagojevich, predicting that he would no longer be governor by February 12 (the 200th anniversary of Lincoln's birth).  Quinn also reiterated his support for a temporary ...

PI Original
by Josh Kalven
2:05pm
Fri Dec 26, 2008

Burns' Plan To Fill Obama's Senate Seat

Rod Blagojevich

At the beginning of the next legislative session in January, incoming State Rep. Will Burns (D-Chicago) plans to put forth what he's calling a "hybrid" proposal to fill the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by President-elect Barack Obama.  In the name of both expediency ...

PI Original
by Angela Caputo
11:39am
Fri Dec 26, 2008

FamilyCare Caught In The Crossfire

Rod Blagojevich

Last week, the Illinois House
impeachment committee heard round after round of testimony about how
Gov. Rod Blagojevich abused power by expanding the FamilyCare
program despite legislative opposition. The topic was raised so often
that Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie had to ...

PI Original
by Progress Illinois
5:31pm
Tue Dec 23, 2008

Happy Holidays

Stay warm, folks.  Enjoy the break.  We'll see you on the flipside...

PI Original
by Adam Doster
4:47pm
Tue Dec 23, 2008

Internal Report Finds No "Inappropriate Discussions" Between Obama, Blago Staffs

Rod Blagojevich

According to an internal review released by the Obama transition team moments ago, President-elect Barack Obama had no direct contact with Gov. Rod Blagojevich or any of his staff about the vacant U.S. Senate seat. Incoming chief of staff Rahm Emanuel did have multiple ...

PI Original
by Angela Caputo
1:25pm
Tue Dec 23, 2008
1 comment

Is Wind Losing Power?

Environment

Over the past year, we’ve documented how creative thinking in Illinois—from local school districts kicking their dependence on electricity to the proposed development of turbines over the Great Lakes—has established the Prairie State as a leader in developing wind resources. ...