Obama admits to muddy water in Washington lobbying
Barack Obama tells The Associated Press he is not pristine but will clean up Washington by limiting lobbyist influence. He says Hillary Clinton doesn’t recognize the problem while noting his own Illinois Senate ethics reform work. Edwards challenges both to refuse lobbyist money as fundraisers highlight the issue.
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Hastert to Retire Opens Door in Illinois Seat
Illinois politics heats as the long serving GOP speaker Dennis Hastert prepares to retire. Democrats say the open 14th district could become competitive with Mark Kirk and Peter Roskam seats in play. GOP warns rivals not to assume easy victory as voters weigh Chicago suburban shifts.
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Daley allies dismissed as defendants in Chicago suit
A federal judge in Chicago tossed out two of Mayor Daley's allies from a developer's lawsuit alleging city actions to halt a 115 home Southwest Side project in exchange for favors. The ruling removed former aide Timothy Degnan and developer Thomas DiPiazza as defendants while keeping some civil rights counts against others.
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Calabrese Defends Self Against Murder Accusations in Racketeering Trial
In Chicago, Frank Calabrese, 70, testifies he never murdered. Prosecutors say he was a hit man for the Outfit, with his brother Nicholas corroborating strangulation and throat slashing of Albergo and Haggerty. The trial also features Joey Lombardo and others charged in a racketeering conspiracy including extortion, loan sharking, and multiple murders.
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