University of Illinois president at center of admissions scandal submits letter of resignationSeptember 23rd, 2009 U. of Ill. president resigns after scandalCHAMPAIGN, Ill. — University of Illinois President B.
Governor says University of Illinois president at center of admissions scandal to resignSeptember 23rd, 2009 Governor: U of Illinois president to resignCHICAGO — The president of the University of Illinois plans to resign following reports that the school admitted politically connected applicants over more qualified ones, Gov. Pat Quinn said Wednesday.
Mass. governor has multiple constituencies as weighs temporary replacement for KennedySeptember 22nd, 2009 Patrick wants to do no harm in replacing KennedyBOSTON — Massachusetts Gov. Deval (deh-VAHL') Patrick isn't just thinking about who can represent the state in Washington as he considers a temporary replacement for the late Sen.
Mass. Senate expected to debate bill to allow an appointment for Kennedy's vacant seatSeptember 21st, 2009 Mass. Senate to debate Kennedy succession billBOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate is expected to take up a bill that would allow the governor to appoint an interim replacement for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the death of Edward Kennedy.
Mass. Senate again delays debate on bill to allow an appointment for Kennedy's vacant seatSeptember 21st, 2009 Mass. Senate again delays Kennedy succession billBOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate is again delaying debate on a bill allowing the governor to appoint an interim replacement for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the death of Edward Kennedy.
Dukakis: Mass. should approve temporary Kennedy replacement, but won't say if he'd take jobSeptember 16th, 2009 Former Gov. Dukakis argues for Senate appointmentBOSTON — Michael Dukakis says he favors Massachusetts changing its Senate succession law so the current governor can name a temporary replacement for Sen. Edward Kennedy, but the 1988 Democratic presidential nominee won't say if he'd be a candidate for the job.
Senate Democratic leader Reid supports temporary appointment for Kennedy's seatAugust 27th, 2009 Reid backs interim appointment for Kennedy's seatWASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he backs a change in Massachusetts law to allow the governor to appoint a temporary replacement for the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's seat.
Quinn names 2 new University of Illinois trustees, doesn't challenge 2 others who won't resignAugust 27th, 2009 Quinn names 2 to U of I board, lets 2 others stayCHICAGO — Gov. Pat Quinn announced Wednesday that he won't fire the two University of Illinois trustees who refused to resign amid an admissions scandal, and he started to rebuild the board with new appointees.
Key dates in the U. of Ill. admissions scandalAugust 7th, 2009 Key dates in the U. of Ill. admissions scandalEvents leading up to Thursday's report from the Illinois Admissions Review Commission:
— May 29, 2009: The Chicago Tribune reports that the University of Illinois maintains a list of politically connected applicants at the Urbana-Champaign campus, and that some members of the so-called Category I list have been admitted in spite of lackluster qualifications.
Fla. Gov. Charlie Crist says he won't appoint himself to replace US Sen. Mel MartinezAugust 7th, 2009 Fla. gov won't appoint self to Sen. Martinez seatTALLAHASSEE, Fla.
University of Illinois panel says trustees should submit resignations amid clout investigationAugust 7th, 2009 Panel: UofIll. trustees should submit resignationsCHICAGO — A panel is recommending that all University of Illinois trustees voluntarily submit their resignations amid an investigation into the use of political clout to get underqualified students into the school.
University of Illinois trustee chairman resigns amid investigation of admissions practicesAugust 3rd, 2009 Chairman of U of Ill. Board of Trustees resignsCHICAGO — The chairman of the University of Illinois' Board of Trustees resigned Monday amid an investigation into the use of political clout to get underqualified students into the school.
Omar's conditional resignation has narrowed governor's optionsJuly 29th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, with his conditional resignation after being linked to a sex scandal, has limited Governor N.N. Vohra's options, says a constitutional expert.
Omar Abdullah submits resignationJuly 28th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah resigned Tuesday after being linked to a sex scandal by the opposition. He submitted his resignation to Governor N.N.
Governor accepts Abdullah's resignationJuly 28th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Jammu and Kashmir Governor N.N. Vohra Tuesday accepted the resignation of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah after the opposition linked him to a 2006 sex scandal.
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