Impeached Ill governor opens Senate trial steps
In Springfield Illinois Rod Blagojevich convened the Senate and urged lawmakers to find the truth as the chamber began formal impeachment trial preparations. The governor presided briefly then handed control to John Cullerton while senators sworn in as jurors and nine boxes of House impeachment evidence were brought in.
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Spider-Man Saves Obama In Inauguration Comic Event
Marvel’s The Amazing Spider-Man No. 583 features a backup tale where Peter Parker confronts two Obama impersonators during Barack Obama’s inauguration. Fans queued at Fantom Comics in Washington to buy the issue priced at $3.99, some speculating about high resale value on eBay.
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Tuition Hikes Loom as States Slash Education Budgets
As state budgets tighten, tuition is set to rise sharply this fall. California may raise university fees by about 10 percent while New York posts a 14 percent midyear jump. Private colleges face smaller increases or freezes as Merrimack College and Benedictine University cap costs. enrollments in public systems may fall with larger classes and fewer spots.
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