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War and peace and the Democrats: The triumph of politics over national interest
There was a time when Democrats spoke plainly and consistently about matters of war and peace. During the first half of the Cold War, their position was clear -- they would “bear any burden” (John Kennedy’s words) to prosecute it. During the second half of the Cold War, chastened by Vietnam, their position was equally clear -- no more Vietnams.
Memo to Obama: Don’t bring Chicago to office
Hundreds of government-subsidized apartments in Sen. Barack Obama’s former Illinois state Senate district that were built or rehabilitated by a half dozen of his close political friends and donors are now in such bad condition they will have to be demolished, The Boston Globe reports. This raises a big question for the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee: Is this the kind of change he plans to bring to the White House?  Ill. Democrats face off in rare impeachment fightThree of the state's governors have served time. Scores of legislators and aldermen have gotten into legal trouble over the years. But Illinois politicians haven't seriously considered impeaching one of their own - until now.
Wife of star witness in Rezko case gets a divorce
The government's star witness at the corruption trial of alleged political fixer Antoin "Tony" Rezko was quietly divorced Tuesday, his former wife's attorney confirmed.
Rezko witness' business partner charged with fraud
A suburban doctor heard on FBI tapes discussing alleged corruption with a key government witness against convicted political fixer Antoin "Tony" Rezko has been indicted on charges of fraud and lying to the FBI.
Feds interviewed gov on 'multiple occasions'
Federal investigators looking into allegations of "pay-to-play" politics in Gov. Rod Blagojevich's administration interviewed the governor on "multiple occasions," according to newly unsealed documents. |
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