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Blagojevich confirms talk on finding job for friend’s wife
Gov. Rod Blagojevich acknowledged discussing with his chief of staff the possibility of a state job for the wife of a longtime friend who wrote a $1,500 check to the Blagojevich family. He denied any quid pro quo and noted the check’s unclear purpose while his administration faces federal scrutiny. Beverly Ascaridis began a state job in August 2003 and now earns $46,800 as a Department of Natural Resources public service administrator.
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