An angry Gov. Rod Blagojevich denied he was the target of a federal corruption investigation in a contentious exchange with reporters about a convicted former top fundraiser, calling the questions "ridiculous," "absurd" and "stupid."

Politicians, parades are a 4th of July tradition
Chicago Tribune, United States - 1 hour ago
Rod Blagojevich historically has relished the chance to press the flesh, although he makes public appearances less frequently now that he faces his own ...

CHICAGO -- An angry Gov. Rod Blagojevich denied he was the target of a federal corruption investigation in a contentious exchange with reporters about a convicted former top fundraiser, calling the questions "ridiculous," "absurd" and "stupid."

Gov. Rod Blagojevich says he's not a target of the federal investigation that brought down one of his former top fundraisers as part of a probe into political corruption in Illinois. Blagojevich called it "ridiculous" to ask if he was a target. His comments came during a tense exchange with reporters following an unrelated Thursday news conference in Chicago.

CHICAGO (AP) _ Governor Rod Blagojevich has granted 19 pardons, most for lesser crimes. The pardons issued Wednesday come in the wake of criticism of the governor for a backlog of as many as 1,600 clemency petitions sitting on his desk.

Democratic State Rep. Jack Franks has been a constant and vocal critic of embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich, to the point of asking for the governor’s impeachment.

Governor issues 19 pardons
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Democratic State Rep. Jack Franks has been a constant and vocal critic of embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich, to the point of asking for the governor’s impeachment.

4 had been wrongfully convicted of murder Gov. Rod Blagojevich has pardoned three men who were exonerated in 2002 after a federal investigation forced Chicago police to re-examine the 1997 kidnapping and murder that led to their convictions.

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CHICAGO (AP) - An angry Gov. Rod Blagojevich denied he was the target of a federal corruption investigation in a contentious exchange with reporters about a convicted former top fundraiser, calling the questions "ridiculous," "absurd" and "stupid."

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Blagojevich's gas pains
Chicago Daily Herald, IL - 15 hours ago
Rod Blagojevich made an appearance in Chicago today to essentially complain about how high gas prices are. By the end, he was teetering on the verge of ...

The pain at the pump is hurting drivers nationwide and only expected to worsen after Crude Oil futures closed today at a record $145 a barrel. Governor Rod Blagojevich is doing his part to help drivers get the most bang for their buck when filling up this weekend.

Democratic State Rep. Jack Franks has been a constant and vocal critic of embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich, to the point of asking for the governor’s impeachment.

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Governor Blagojevich to Step Up Gas Station Inspections
WSIL TV, IL - 15 hours ago
Governor Rod Blagojevich is doing his part to help drivers get the most bang for their buck when filling up this weekend. The governor announced that he is ...

Gov. Blagojevich angrily denied being a target of a federal corruption investigation, calling questions about the matter “ridiculous,” “absurd” and “stupid.”

Gov. Blagojevich gets heated with reporters
Chicago Sun-Times, United States - 16 hours ago
Blagojevich angrily denied being a target of a federal corruption investigation, calling questions about the matter “ridiculous,” “absurd” and “stupid. ...

Gov. Blagojevich angrily denied being a target of a federal corruption investigation, calling questions about the matter “ridiculous,” “absurd” and “stupid.”

Gov. Blagojevich gets heated with reporters
Chicago Sun-Times, United States - 27 minutes ago
Blagojevich angrily denied being a target of a federal corruption investigation, calling questions about the matter “ridiculous,” “absurd” and “stupid. ...

Democratic State Rep. Jack Franks has been a constant and vocal critic of embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich, to the point of asking for the governor’s impeachment.