Ethics in Politics
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich talked about ethics in politics. Following his remarks he responded to questions from law professors about the federal corruption charges that led to…
774 viewsFormer Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich talked about ethics in politics. Following his remarks he responded to questions from law professors about the federal corruption charges that led to…
774 viewsDuring the fourth day of Governor Rod Blagojevich’s impeachment trial before the Illinois Senate Governor Rod Blagojevich did not testify, but made his own closing argument. In his remarks h…
573 viewsDuring the fourth day of Governor Rod Blagojevich’s impeachment trial before the Illinois Senate the prosecutor made his closing argument. During his remarks he outlined the basis for the 13…
578 viewsIllinois Governor Rod Blagojevich talked to reporters and answered questions about his impeachment trial set to begin on Monday, January 26, 2009, in the Illinois Senate. He spoke about seve…
290 viewsIllinois Governor Rod Blagojevich spoke to reporters about his impeachment by the Illinois House of Representatives. He criticized the vote and responded to several of the counts brought for…
399 viewsGovernor Blagojevich spoke to reporters at a news conference and named former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris as his appointee to the U.S. Senate, filling the seat vacated by Preside…
352 viewsIllinois Governor Rod Blagojevich spoke to reporters about calls for his resignation after his arrest on federal corruption charges. In his remarks he denied any wrong-doing and pledged to r…
881 viewsThe Illinois delegation to the Democratic National Convention met in preparation for the Convention.
354 viewsGovernor Rod Blagojevich delivered his annual state of the state address to the legislature.
196 viewsGovernor Blagojevich gave the annual state of the state address to the state legislature.
166 viewsGovernor Rod Blagojevich and his Republican opponent, state Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka, debated at Millikin University. Among the topics they addressed were the state of the economy, ethics…
481 viewsDemocratic National Committee annual summer meeting was held at the Hilton Chicago Hotel. At the general session on the final day, DNC members voted on proposed resolutions, the 2008 Delegat…
197 viewsGovernor Blagojevich spoke about the Illinois health coverage plan for children, national child health care issues, implementing new programs in Illinois, and public education programs at a …
102 viewsThe Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on the closure and realignment of defense bases. Elected officials and community representatives testified about t…
195 viewsGovernors held a discussion on how to control the costs of prescription drugs by importing them. The governors and congressman described the problems that citizens have with drug costs and t…
168 viewsNumerous dignitaries, family and friends spoke at Senator Paul Simon’s funeral, praising his life, his political ethics, and his moral courage. There were 3,500 mourners at the service for t…
1,131 viewsGovernor Rod Blagojevich (D-Illinois) gave his inaugural address in Springfield, Illinois. He talked about his vision for the state, focusing on a balanced budget, jobs, and public service.
302 viewsIn a studio before an audience, the candidates debated many issues, including education, toll roads, Internet filters, jobs, diversity, drug policy, treatment of mental disabilities, the sta…
524 viewsIn a studio before an audience, major party candidates for Illinois Governor debated many issues, including gambling, corruption, local issues, abortion, gun control, the budget, the economy…
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