Democrats Await Illinois Court Ruling On Burris
Jan 7th, 2009 · Senate leaders, using conciliatory language, point to a route that could formally make him Barack Obama's successor in the chamber.
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Ill. Gov. Blagojevich Picks Obama's Sen. Successor
Dec 31st, 2008 · Illinois' embattled Governor Rod Blagojevich on Tuesday appointed a successor to fill the Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. The move set off an avalanche of criticism from members of both political parties and set the stage for more political drama.
Obama, Staff No Inproper Dealings With Ill. Gov.
Dec 24th, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama and two of his advisors were interviewed by federal agents investigating corruption in the Illinois Governor's office. Democratic Governor Rod Blagojevich is accused of trying to cash in on his power to appoint Obama's successor in the U.S. Senate. An internal review of the Obama transition team finds nothing improper about contacts with Blagojevich.
Report Details Obama-Blagojevich Dealings
Dec 23rd, 2008 · The Obama transition team releases a report on the Obama staff's conversations with Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. The governor is accused of — among other things — trying to benefit financially from appointing a Senate successor to the president-elect.
Ill. Gov. Arrested In Probe Over Obama Successor
Dec 9th, 2008 · Gov. Rod Blagojevich has been arrested on charges that he conspired to get financial benefits through his ability to appoint the person to replace President-elect Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate. A 76-page FBI affidavit says the 51-year-old Democrat was intercepted on court-authorized wiretaps conspiring to sell or trade the vacant Senate seat for personal benefits.
Obama Resigns Senate Seat Sunday
Nov 14th, 2008 · President-Elect Barack Obama has announced he'll resign his Senate seat, effective Sunday. Illinois Governor, Rod Blagojevich, a Democrat, will appoint Obama's successor. Should the governor name an African American to replace the Senate's only African-American member? Ben Calhoun of Chicago Public Radio reports.
Who Comes After North Korea's Kim Jong Il?
Sep 23rd, 2008 · With the leader's health and control over North Korea in question, experts wonder what kind of government will take shape in his absence. Kim apparently has not groomed a successor in the same way his father did with him.
Tough Times Pose Economic Challenges For Cubans ***
Aug 7th, 2008 · Nearly 50 years after revolution brought Fidel Castro to power, Cuba's infrastructure is in shambles. In a July 26 address, his brother and successor, Raul Castro, offered no new plans to liberalize the economy and warned people of even harder times ahead.
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