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Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was found guilty Tuesday on one count of lying to federal agents, but the jury was unable to reach a verdict on 23 other counts, according to the Associated Press. The judge in the case said he would declare a mistrial on all other counts.

Robert Blagojevich talks about how he wants his life back, the injustice he has suffered, and how it has affected his family and life. Well, guess what, I want my life back too!!! Read my story regarding the blatant discriminatory practices with the Illinois Department of Corrections and how the government of Illinois has not given me my life back.

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Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was found guilty Tuesday on one count of lying to federal agents, but the jury was unable to reach a verdict on 23 other counts, according to the Associated Press. The judge in the case said he would declare a mistrial on all other counts.

Robert Blagojevich talks about how he wants his life back, the injustice he has suffered, and how it has affected his family and life. Well, guess what, I want my life back too!!! Read my story regarding the blatant discriminatory practices with the Illinois Department of Corrections and how the government of Illinois has not given me my life back.

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>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Blago jury wants oath, instruction for form | VIDEO Jurors asked the judge in the trial of former governor Rod Blagojevich for a copy of the oath they took when they were sent to deliberate-- and for clarifications on filling out the jury sheet. Funeral services held for Rostenkowski | VIDEO Mourners said their final goodbyes Tuesday to former congressman Dan Rostenkowski, who died last week of lung cancer at the age of 82. Report: Fewer CPD tickets hurt revenue | VIDEO Chicago police officers aren't writing as many parking tickets as they did last summer-- which is apparently hurting the city's bottom line. 4 shot in 2 South Side drive-bys The search is on for suspects in a pair of drive-by shootings on Chicago's South Side. Woman charged in crash that killed 4-year-old A Chicago woman is charged with drunken driving in connection with a four-car crash that killed a preschooler. Braidwood Exelon plant remains shut down Both reactors at the Exelon nuclear power plant in southwest suburban Braidwood remained shut down Tuesday, with the company unsure when they would start up again. MORE STORIES Strange News 2 zebras wander streets of Northern Calif suburb | VIDEO Authorities: Man fakes death to avoid trial Man gets lost school ring back after 14 years FBI: Suspect in bank robbery was customer Man, 78, rides rollercoaster 90 times in day Consumer GM recalls 250K vehicles; seat belts may not latch FTC taking action against free acai pill trials | VIDEO Officials investigate 2010 Kia Soul Ford re-launches Mustang Boss MillerCoors creates new company Healthbeat Dr. Laura Berman on early puberty study | VIDEO Report: Cancer world's costliest disease Pill could give relief to extreme allergy sufferers Device helps detect cervical cancer earlier Possible Parkinson's link to immune system MOST POPULAR Police: Head-on Geneva crash intentional Tax amnesty program to begin this fall Peterson: Not easy being a 'national pastime' 4 shot in 2 South Side drive-bys Lawsuit: Newest gun ordinance unconstitutional All Most Popular Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 81°F 62°F Some sun, then turning cloudy Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM Wipeout 8:01 PM Shaq Vs. 9:01 PM Primetime: What Would You Do? 10:00 PM ABC 7 News 10:35 PM Nightline Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope Arlington Park in race for survival Arlington Park might look as healthy as ever on Saturday during the Arlington Million, but the track is facing financial troubles. School garden brings Joy to community Looking down at the Joy Garden from the rooftop of Northside College Prep High School, it is hard to imagine just a few years ago it was a heap of contaminated dirt. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Sign up for news alerts Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Sign up for news alerts

Tuesday's Daily Brief

2010-08-17       The Daily Brief     Leo Hindery, Jr.: Treasury Secretary Geithner -- 'Spinning' Out of Control AP Leo Hindery, Jr.: Almost every day, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner gilds the economy's lily in inappropriate attempts to delude American workers into believing that business investment and consumer demand are on the uptick. His assertions aren't just disingenuous and disrespectful -- they're also dangerous, especially his implicit suggestion that consumers should once again feel comfortable 'borrowing and spending.' Click here to read more. Harry Shearer: The Katrina Bookshelf As we approach the 5th anniversary of the flooding of New Orleans, it's clear that, though the city has seen a profusion of "Katrina" art and music, the major enduring presence of the catastrophe has been on the bookshelf. Keli Goff: Why We Should Actually Thank Dr. Laura for Her N-Word Rant Actress Carol Channing, who's regarded as white, revealed that her father was part black. How would Whoopi react if Channing greeted her on The View with a boisterous, "What up my ni****?" How black do you have to be to be allowed to say it? Aaron Belkin: It's Do-or-Die for "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" In addition to its disproportionate effect on military women, "don't ask, don't tell" imposes no fewer than twelve different types of costs on the military, including financial waste and undermining morale and unit cohesion. Philippe Cousteau: National Treasures or American Wastelands, the Choice is Ours The same problems that made the gulf oil spill so much worse than it should have been -- namely a lack of investment in science and conservation -- are also threatening our National Parks. Robert Reich: The Truth About China As #2 All over the world, we're witnessing a growing gap between production and consumption, while the environment continues to degrade. The Chinese machine is fast heading for a breakdown only because it's growing fastest.     HuffPost News News Corp Donates $1 MILLION To Republican Governors Association 'No Precedent' For Proposed Cuts To Food Stamp Benefits Karzai Orders Private Security Firms To Disband Eli Manning INJURY: Blood Spews From Injured QB (VIDEO) Five Guys' Burger Bests In-N-Out's In Zagat's 2010 Fast Food Survey; More Highlights   Get HuffPost on your iPhone!   ©2010 HuffingtonPost.com, Inc. All rights reserved. 560 Broadway, Suite 308, NY, NY 10012 Add dailybrief@huffingtonpost.com to your address book to ensure that you receive emails from us. User Agreement Privacy Policy