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maddezmom

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Wed Dec-10-08 02:23 PM
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Deputy governor Greenlee resigns

Edited on Wed Dec-10-08 02:28 PM by maddezmom

Source: AP

CHICAGO (AP) -- A spokeswoman for Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says one of his top aides has resigned.

Spokeswoman Kelley Quinn on Wednesday said Deputy Gov. Bob Greenlee resigned. The reason for his resignation wasn't immediately clear.

Greenlee's resignation comes a day after Blagojevich was arrested on federal corruption charges.

Greenlee was promoted to be a top aide to Blagojevich in June, replacing former Deputy Governor Sheila Nix. Greenlee had been a top administration aide previously.

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wndycty

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Wed Dec-10-08 02:27 PM
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1. Its a damned shame he got caught up in this mess. . .

. . .I enjoyed working with him. Sharp kid.

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Wed Dec-10-08 02:42 PM
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2. He may have resigned to turn state's evidence

Hopefully he kept above the fray and will come out unscathed.

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maddezmom

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Wed Dec-10-08 02:43 PM
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3. I'm not sure he kept above the fray, but hopefully he is cooperating

looks like he was directly involved with the Trib shakedown.

http://cbs2chicago.com/local/patti.blagojevich.tapes.2.883674.html

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wndycty

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Wed Dec-10-08 03:13 PM
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4. Damned shame he was a U of C Law School grad with a bright future

:kick:

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Tempest

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Wed Dec-10-08 04:53 PM
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7. A damned shame

Why do educated and otherwise law abiding people believe they will get away with mafia style shakedowns?

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Critters2

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Wed Dec-10-08 03:15 PM
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5. Sharp and corrupt. A dangerous combination. nt

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Wed Dec-10-08 03:29 PM
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6. Deputy governor Greenlee resigns

Source: Chicago Tribune

Deputy governor Greenlee resigns

Associated Press
12:15 PM CST, December 10, 2008

CHICAGO - A spokeswoman for Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says one of his top aides has resigned.

Spokeswoman Kelley Quinn on Wednesday said Deputy Gov. Bob Greenlee resigned. The reason for his resignation wasn't immediately clear.

Greenlee's resignation comes a day after Blagojevich was arrested on federal corruption charges.

Greenlee was promoted to be a top aide to Blagojevich in June, replacing former Deputy Governor Sheila Nix. Greenlee had been a top administration aide previously

Read more: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-il-blagojevich-green,0,860226.story

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