Blagojevich: House vote 'not a surprise'

Published: Jan. 9, 2009 at 4:30 PM People who read this also read ... CHICAGO, Jan. 9 (UPI) -- The Illinois House vote to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich didn't' surprise the embattled governor who said Friday's action has been percolating for a while. "The House's action today was not a surprise," a defiant Blagojevich said in Chicago, reacting to the 114-1 vote and reiterating his innocence. "It happened kind of fast. But, again, (it was) kind of expected." The House Special Investigative Committee voted 21-0 Thursday to accuse Blagojevich of a series of alleged efforts to secure personal gain or campaign contributions in exchange for official acts. Among the acts were his alleged effort to sell the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama to the highest bidder and alleged demands that the Chicago Tribune fire... [read full story]                    

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