
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Impeached (11 images)
In January 2009, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was impeached for abuse of office. The state Senate removed him after FBI wiretaps revealed repeated corruption, including trying to sell President Barack Obama's vacated Senate seat.
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Summary: In January 2009, Illinois Governor Rod...
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The Illinois House votes to impeach Gov. Rod...
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A week after the Illinois House voted to...
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Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich abruptly left...
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Senate staff displays wiretap quotes from Gov....
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Senator John M. Sullivan, left, D-Quincy, and...
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Sen. Edward D. Maloney, D-Chicago, left, looks...
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Gov. Rod Blagojevich made his first appearance...
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Gov. Rod Blagojevich made his first appearance...
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Sen. Rickey Hendon, D-Chicago, speaks during...
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Illinois Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn, right, takes the...