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Rep. Jackson Jr. Battles Blagojevich-Era Claims - Fox News

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Fox News Rep. Jackson Jr. Battles Blagojevich -Era Claims Fox News Rod Blagojevich in exchange for a Senate appointment, after the House Ethics Committee extended its preliminary probe into the matter. The ethics committee shed new light on the three-year-old Blagojevich case Friday when it released for the first time ... Jackson letter describes relationship with central figure in Blagojevich probe Chicago Tribune Jackson Went to Blagojevich's 'Guy' to Aid Senate Bid, House Report Says...Read Full Story

Jesse Jackson Jr. has a serious taste for India Cuisine, and it turns out, for Bigtime Cash from Indian Donors

By ericdondero on  From libertarianrepublican.blogspot.com
According to the Chicago Sun-Times , sources are now confirming that Democrat Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. pledged to raise $5 million for the Governor Rod Blagojevich in return for an appointment to the US Senate seat. But an additional $1 million was pledged as a bonus to come from India donors. From the Sun-Times, April 13: The overture came from at least two members of the local Indian community who approached the Blagojevich fund-raising team last fall, sources say. Besides the $5...Read Full Story

Collateral

By yours on  From asianews.com.pk
Latest Update News Collateral? : Jesse Jackson Jr. suffers collateral damage in Blagojevich trialSecret recordings of then- Gov. Rod Blagojevich talking about what he could get in return for a U.S. Senate appointment show that as the federal authorities closed in, there was just one contender he thought he could get a deal with — U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. Though he isn’t charged and has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, Jackson has suffered more collateral damage than any other...Read Full Story

Jesse Jackson, Jr. Revealed as Senate Candidate #5

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - From the moment Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was arrested on corruption charges Tuesday, the nation was abuzz over who could possibly be the infamous Senate Candidate #5. In the federal indictment against Gov. Blagojevich, one of the listed wiretaps recorded the governor saying how he was approached by an associate of Senate Candidate #5.  The associate proposed a "pay to play" deal in which Senate Candidate #5 would pay $1M for appointment to President-Elect Barack...Read Full Story

Report: Jesse Jackson Jr. faces ethics probe

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An independent panel that reviews possible ethical lapses by members of the House of Representatives has launched a preliminary review of U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s efforts to be appointed to the U.S. Senate by ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, according to a published report. The Office of Congressional Ethics voted in late March for the review, the Chicago Sun-Times reported in a story posted Tuesday on its Web site, citing documents released to parties involved in the inquiry. The...Read Full Story
February 14, 2012 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- The 2nd Congressional District battle between incumbent Democrat Jesse Jackson Jr. and challenger Debbie Halvorson is shaping up to be one of the most heated races in the upcoming March 20th primary.  
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An anti-incumbent super PAC is aiming at Illinois. The Houston-based Campaign for Primary Accountability plans to try and unseat three Chicago-area members of Congress in the upcoming primaries, according to Crain's Chicago Business. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr ...  
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CALUMET CITY | One of the perks of being the son of famed civil rights activist the Rev. Jesse Jackson is having the chance to meet every U.S. president since Richard Nixon. U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Ill., offered his impression of those men at a ...  
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CHICAGO — Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Ill., said Monday that he did not violate House ethics rules when he had a longtime friend and fundraiser buy a plane ticket for a woman who had a secret relationship with the congressman. Jackson defended ...  
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He's played a major role in the civil rights movement and now the Reverend Jesse Jackson is looking to inspire others to get involved. Jackson made the first of two appearances in our area Monday. The Reverend Jesse Jackson told the crowd at the Zoellner Arts Center on the Lehigh University campus that everyone must fight for equality. Jackson talked to the crowd about his struggles during the civil rights movement and then asked them...  
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