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Prosecutors indict former Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian on graft charges
Associated Press WriterTAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese prosecutors indicted former President Chen Shui-bian on graft charges Friday, a stunning blow for a man who rode to power 8 1/2 years ago on promises to reform the island's corrupt political culture. Chen, 57, has...Tags: Values, Prosecution, Corporate Crime, Bribery, Chen Shui-Bian
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Maybe Blagojevich can plead insanity
The Swampby Frank James Is delusional behavior sufficient grounds for an insanity defense in the criminal case of Gov. Rod Blagojevich? Because if it is, perhaps that's the direction he should take as he defends himself from federal criminal charges of......Tags: Values, Executive Branch, Corrupt Practices, Crimes
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Chicago reps. gearing up for Senate run?
The Swampby James Oliphant The prospect of a general election to select Illinois next senator has added some new potential candidates to the mix, ones who have not been involved in the Blagojevich scandal. On the Republican side, Rep. Mark Kirk,......Tags: National Government, Local Elections, Upper House, Parliament, Laws
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What's 'appropriate' pay for AIG execs?
The Swampby Frank James Neel Kashkari, the Treasury official who oversees the Bush Administration's effort to inject money into the financial system, was hammered yesterday by House members over a large bonus payment to executive of AIG, an insurance company......Tags: National Government, CEO Pay, Laws, California
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Jon Stewart: Illinois graft 'nothing new'
The Swampby Mark Silva Serious words here, from Comedy Central: "Rod Blagovich,'' blurts Lou Dobbs, the CNN commentator, shown on tape.. "Lou Dobbs cant say a foreign-sounding name, what a surprise,'' Comedy Central's Jon Stewart says, with his Daily Show take.......Tags: Regional Authority, Prosecution, Executive Branch, Prisons
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Obama's Energy, EPA picks: Names here
The Swampby Jim Tankersley The energy and environmental front is coming into focus in the Obama transition: President-elect Barack Obama will tap: -- Nobel Prize-winning physicist Steven Chu as his energy secretary. -- Former New Jersey environmental...Tags: New Jersey, National Government, Regional Authority, Environmental Politics, Florida
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Obama sure aides not in Blago scheme
The SwampJohn McCormick (see the Clout Street blog for updates of this post.) President-elect Barack Obama said today that he hasn't been contacted by federal authorities in their investigation of Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich and is "confident" none of his........Tags: Local Elections, National Government, Regional Authority, Parliament, Upper House
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House OKs Big 3 help but Senate in doubt
The Swampby Frank James As expected, the House approved a $14 billion bailout package for the Detroit Three last night. That's the good news for auto workers, dealers, suppliers, communities, local media and all the others constituencies dependent on them. But.......Tags: National Government, Upper House, Parliament, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Alabama
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Jesse Jackson Jr. is Blago # 5
The Swampby Frank James Blago # 5 is not a fragrance but Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. who is the "Senate Candidate 5" mentioned repeatedly in the criminal complaint against Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his top aide John Harris. The complaint quotes......Tags: National Government, Regional Authority, Upper House, Parliament, Executive Branch
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Chicago Tribune to Blago: Resign
The Swampby Frank James Not surprisingly, the Chicago Tribune editorial board is calling for Gov. Rod Blagojevich who was arrested on public corruption charges to resign immediately. The irony is self-evident. This is the same board whose members he allegedly...Tags: National Government, Values, Regional Authority, Corruption, Executive Branch
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Breaking: Senate Dems ask Blago to quit
The Swampby James Oliphant The office of Sen. Harry Reid, the Senate majority leader, is circulating a letter Wednesday to the Senate Democratic Caucus for signatures that recommends Gov. Rod Blagojevich resign and under no circumstances make an appointment to...Tags: Values, Upper House, Executive Branch, Corporate Crime, National Government
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No Senate auto-bailout vote today
The Swampby Frank James All of those waiting to see if there'll be an auto bailout vote today in the Senate can stand down. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says there'll be no vote on the bailout today: Here's the statement......Tags: Structural Failures, National Government, Parliament, Industrial Accidents, Upper House
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