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NPR 2012-01-11

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NPR 2008-12-10

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has been released on his own recognizance following his arrest today by federal officials on charges he sought to sell the Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. Blagojevich is also accused of a number

NPR 2008-09-06

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