Illinois House votes to impeach Gov. Blagojevich

(NECN: Springfield, IL) - The Illinois House voted this morning to impeach Governor Rod Blagojevich. The action sets the stage for a Senate trial on whether he should be thrown out of office for corruption and abuse of power. House members found evidence that the two-term Democrat had abused his power, including improperly spending tax money, adopting programs without legislative approval and violating state hiring laws. He's denied wrongdoing. read more

NECN | January 9, 2009

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