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Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Calls for Immediate Resignation or Impeachment of Blagojevich

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by Christine Bowman

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, the most progressive member of the Illinois congressional delegation, has alerted constituents and posted a statement regarding the arrest of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and his chief of staff today:

 SCHAKOWSKY CALLS ON GOVERNOR BLAGOJEVICH TO RESIGN
 
Washington, D.C.-U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) released the following statement in response to news that Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was arrested and  indicted today for abusing his office for financial and personal gain.
 
"This is a sad day for the people of Illinois.  The charges against Governor Blagojevich are very serious and damaging.  It is in the best interest of the State of Illinois that Governor Blagojevich resign from office immediately.  If he does not resign, the state legislature should reconvene for a special session immediately and begin impeachment proceedings against Governor Blagojevich.  I have already called the Illinois Speaker of the House, Michael Madigan, and Illinois State Senate President, Emil Jones, to ask them to come back into session to begin impeachment proceedings."

Congresswoman Schakowsky  plans to appear on Tuesday night's Larry King Live to further comment on the corruption scandal and where Illinois goes now. Schakowsky is among those who have expressed interest in serving as the next junior senator from Illinois. She has represented Illinois' 9th Congressional District for 10 years and served prior to that in the Illinois State Assembly.

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Ridiculous!

Blagojevich crimes are minor - when do you charge the Bush gang? Oh, I forgot the joined forces with the Obama gang.