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Biden: Report to clear Obama, staff in Blagojevich matter

Dec. 23, 2008
Vice President-elect Joseph Biden said Tuesday an internal report by the Obama transition team will show that neither President-elect Barack Obama nor his aides had inappropriate contacts with embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama should disclose communications his campaign had with Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, the Republican National Committee said.
Obama calls on Blagojevich to step down

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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa