Blagojevich Arrest Highlights Senate Seat Bid and Scandal
Federal prosecutors said Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich tried to sell the U.S. Senate seat for cash and favors, plotting pay-to-play schemes and pressuring Tribune editors who criticized him. Obama is not implicated, and Blagojevich faces conspiracy and bribery charges.
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Christmas Tree Fund drive continues at Daily Telegraph
Tuesday's contributions honor Connie Parnell on her birthday as Tina collects donations for the Community Christmas Tree Fund. Giving options include mail to PO Box 1599 Bluefield WV 24701 or drop off at the Daily Telegraph office on Bluefield Avenue. checks payable to Community Christmas Tree Fund.
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Massive coal to liquid plant eyed for southern West Virginia
The project spans McDowell and Mercer counties with 1,400 to 2,000 construction jobs and hundreds more in support sectors. It links I 73/74 corridor to the King Coal Highway, opening in parts from 2010, boosting housing, hotels, and services. Rahall and local officials push coal-to-liquid fuels as a key energy future while noting 300 permanent jobs post-startup.
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Shooting defendant receives multiple life terms in Virginia case
The case discussed the shooter in a Virginia shooting. Scotty Lee Stinson, 28, of Bandy, was given two life sentences for attempted capital murder two 50 year terms for robbery and 13 years for firearm use across four counts. The Commonwealth's attorney alleged Stinson was the shooter.
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Governors convicted and investigated for corruption across states
A survey notes numerous governors facing legal trouble. George Ryan of Illinois, jailed 6 1/2 years for contract steering and bribery coverups during his tenure as secretary of state and governor. Other cases span Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Connecticut, Maryland, Louisiana, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and West Virginia, with resignations, indictments, ple bery, or prison terms and varying pardons or stays.
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