Illinois Supreme Court rejects Blagojevich fitness claim
The Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a bid to deem Gov. Rod Blagojevich unfit to serve, ending a potential speed path to removal as federal charges loom. An attorney for Blagojevich signaled impeachment may be difficult, saying no evidence supports kickback demands for a Senate appointment.
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Madoff Probe Shifts as AG Steps Aside and SEC Probes Ties
The U S attorney general recused himself from the Bernard Madoff case amid SEC scrutiny of links between Madoff’s niece and a former SEC attorney who reviewed the firm. House lawmakers announce an early next month inquiry into the alleged 50 billion dollar Ponzi scheme and regulatory failures. Madoff faces bail detention with an ankle monitor while in New York court papers are signed.
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Obama Named Time Person of the Year for 2008
Barack Obama is Time magazine's Person of the Year for 2008. He topped runners up Henry Paulson Nicolas Sarkozy Sarah Palin and Zhang Yimou while Vladimir Putin was last year's winner. Other past honorees include Bono George W. Bush and Jeff Bezos.
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OPEC Approves Record 2.2 Million Barrels Cut
OPEC and its observers Rus sia and Azerbaijan announced large production cuts in a bid to boost oil markets. OPEC President Chekib Khelil said the move aims to shake markets, though initial reaction was muted.
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