Requiem for a heavy-weight: he was tough, powerful and unrepentant, even after admitting he had broken the law

Article Abstract:

Rostenkowski is a complex man, who at one time had a powerful impact on the spending policy of the US. The Senator from Chicago met his downfall because of petty corruption that had always been a part of the system. This man who saved the Social Security system in 1983, and his career, are evaluated.

Cases, Politicians, Political corruption

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The last lion

Article Abstract:

Former Illinois congressman Dan Rostenkowski, a once-powerful Democrat, was incarcerated in federal prison for fifteen months on two felony charges stemming from the 1994 congressional stamps-for-cash scandal. Rostenkowski is attempting to rebuild a public life for himself after his fall.

Behavior, Crime, Ex-public officers, Ex-government officials

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Power outrage

Article Abstract:

The performance of Chicago, IL, politicians is discussed, with focus on the failure of a congressional delegation to obtain adequate funding from the House of Representatives for a transport project in 1999.

Political activity, Political aspects, Local government, Chicago, Illinois, Blagojevich, Rod R., Weller, Gerald

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