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To: Ron who wrote (159296)	1/29/2009 3:50:09 PM
From: Ron	Respond to of 362622

SCENARIOS: Here's what happens next on stimulus package Thu Jan 29, 2009 3:31pm EST (Reuters) - The Senate will consider next week a nearly $900 billion package of tax cuts and spending programs that are aimed at pulling the economy out of its downward spiral. Here's what is expected to happen next: * Senators will offer amendments to change the legislation, which could include adding tax breaks and either redistributing or slicing out spending plans. * These amendments could include proposals that would give tax breaks for companies that repatriate profits held overseas and for others to expand homeownership. Lawmakers could seek to remove language for programs like $400 million to help prevent sexually transmitted diseases. * Republicans could seek to use procedural mechanisms such as lengthy debate -- a filibuster -- to slow or block the stimulus package. To end debate, Democrats would need to seek a vote on cloture, which requires approval of three-fifths of the Senate -- 60 senators. This would clear the way for a vote on the bill. * If the Senate approves the legislation, it will need to be reconciled with the different version that passed the House of Representatives. A group of lawmakers from each chamber will be appointed by party leaders to resolve the differences. * Once a compromise is reached, the House and Senate would again have to vote on the final version before it could be sent to President Barack Obama for his signature or veto. (Reporting by Jeremy Pelofsky in Washington, editing by Jackie Frank) reuters.com

To: Ron who wrote (159296)	1/29/2009 6:09:59 PM
From: stockman_scott	Respond to of 362622

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Convicted by State Senate By Andrew M. Harris Jan. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Rod Blagojevich, the 40th governor of Illinois and the subject of federal corruption charges including the attempted sale of President Barack Obama’s former U.S. Senate seat, was convicted of abuse of power by state legislators. He is to be removed from office. The Illinois senate voted to convict Blagojevich on one article of impeachment. A two-thirds vote was required. In a speech before the senate at the state capitol in Springfield, Blagojevich said today he never “intended to violate any law” and that his conviction on unproven charges would set a “dangerous precedent.” The two-term Democrat was the first governor impeached in the 190-year history of the state and the fourth out of the past seven to be arrested. His predecessor, Republican George Ryan, is serving a 6 1/2-year prison sentence for corruption. Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn, 60, will succeed Blagojevich as the state’s chief executive. The state senate may now vote whether to ban Blagojevich from all state elected offices. The governor, 52, had boycotted the proceedings, claiming the trial rules prevented him from calling witnesses or challenging the charges. Democrats outnumber Republicans in the 59-member chamber, 37 to 22. The senators voted up or down on the one article of impeachment. Blagojevich faced 13 allegations as part of the article. Senators were able to vote for impeachment if they found any one of the charges to be true. To contact the reporter on this story: Andrew Harris in the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield at aharris16@bloomberg.net. Last Updated: January 29, 2009 17:45 EST

To: Ron who wrote (159296)	1/29/2009 7:46:00 PM
From: stockman_scott	Respond to of 362622

Even Sen. Burris is slapping around Blago chicagobusiness.com Posted by greg hinz at 1/29/2009 5:33 PM CST on Chicago Business When it rains, it really pours for Rod Blagojevich, who late Thursday was ripped by the man he just put in the U.S. Senate. Within an hour of the decision by the Illinois Senate to remove G-Rod from office, Sen. Roland Burris released a statement saying, "I stand behind" the decision. "Impeachment is about whether our state's best interests are being served having the governor remain in office," the statement says. "Today's conviction speaks loud and clear that there are serious issues preventing him from fulfilling those responsibilities." Of course, appointing Mr. Burris wasn't one of those "serious issues." At least in the opinion of Mr. Burris. Whatever, all the furor about Blago allegedly trying to sell President Barack Obama's Senate seat was, well, then. "It is my hope that today will be remembered as a new beginning, more than an end," says Mr. Burris. The state now can focus on "more pressing issues." He really said it. Honest. Could I make that stuff up?