Panel poised to back Blagojevich impeachment vote

Panel poised to back Blagojevich impeachment vote : The Illinois House committee investigating Gov. Rod Blagojevich released a draft report Thursday saying the panel believes the Democratic governor has abused his power and recommending the full chamber vote on impeachment. The vote could happen as early as Friday. Blagojevich has been accused of trying to profit from his power to name President-elect Barack Obama's replacement in the Senate. The governor was arrested last month, but he has denied wrongdoing and resisted calls to step down. The panel could vote to accept the report when it resumes work Thursday afternoon, which would set up a full House vote on the impeachment question on Friday. If the House did vote to impeach, the case would head to the state Senate for a trial. "The citizens of this state must have... [read full story]                    

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