Posted on 10/27/2005 9:00:21 AM PDT by ncountylee
S PRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich defended the state's hiring practices Wednesday as a federal inquiry into the matter widened, and said he had nothing to hide.
Federal prosecutors have subpoenaed the governor's office and the Department of Children and Family Services. State officials confirmed Wednesday that the Department of Transportation also was subpoenaed.
"This kind of examination isn't a bad thing if you're confident that your systems are working and that you know that you try to do things honestly and ethically and responsibly," the first-term Democrat said after cutting the ribbon for the state's new emergency operations center.
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Fricking Illinois Governors....the stench of Chicago always gets them in Springfield.
Keep in mind that the US attorneypushing this investigation is none other than Patrick Fitzgerald. Yes, that one.
No mention of party. Do we assume he is a Democrat?
Absolutely!
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