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Death penalty supporters join call for Ohio man to be spared
An unlikely coalition of death penalty supporters and opponents, including leading conservative politicians, former prosecutors and judges, is attempting to prevent the execution next month of an Ohio man they say was wrongly convicted of murdering a young child and two women. The group is urging Ohio’s governor, Ted Strickland, to spare the life of Kevin Keith, 46, who is scheduled to appear before a parole board hearing today to plead for a pardon or a new trial.
US voters could deal new blows to establishment candidates
WASHINGTON (AFP) – Embattled establishment candidates — the latest but not the last in an election year defined by an anti-Washington mood — await the verdict of US voters in Colorado’s party primaries Tuesday. Incumbent Democratic Senator Michael Bennet, backed by President Barack Obama and the party’s leaders in Washington, faces a stiffer-than-expected challenge from former state legislator Andrew Romanoff.
US national park faces sale
Grand Teton national park in Wyoming. Photograph: Getty Images Some might call it blackmail.
Prosecutors May Take Blagojevich’s House
If prosecutors convict former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich of racketeering, they may try to take away his house. If they get a conviction, prosecutors will try to take away any profits Blagojevich made from illegal activity.
Governor Signs Landmark Legislation Boosting Access to After School Programs
CHICAGO, July 27 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — Legislation that sets the stage to improve access to after school programs for Illinois youth was signed into law today by Gov. Quinn at After School Matters in Chicago.
Prosecution Gives Closing Argument
The prosecution is walking jurors step-by-step through the evidence and charges against ex-Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. Blagojevich was accompanied to court this morning by his wife, his sister-in-law, and his two young daughters.
Rod Blagojevich awaits his fate as corruption trial reaches climax
Rod Blagojevich is said to embody Chicago’s ‘Pay to Play’ political culture. Photograph: Amanda Rivkin/AFP/Getty Images Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich worked the crowd of spectators as though he were running for office.
Rod Blagojevich may not testify in his own defense
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich may not mount a defense in his corruption case, despite his repeated vows that he would testify to assert his innocence, media reported and his attorney hinted at on Tuesday. “The government hasn’t proven anything and by getting up there and answering questions it gives them credence to what they’ve put on so far,” Blagojevich’s attorney Sam Adam Jr.
Governor Rendell Signs Legislation
HARRISBURG, Pa., June 25 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed into law the following bills: House Bill 48: An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.
Another Winner on Tuesday: The Palin Endorsement (Time.com)
Sarah Palin had a pretty good Super Tuesday. Three of the four candidates she endorsed won, bringing her record in tightly contested races to 8-3 overall this midterm election year.