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Blagojevich Appoints Obama's Senate Successor

Illinois' embattled Governor Rod Blagojevich on Tuesday appointed a successor to fill the Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. The move set off an avalanche of criticism from members of both political parties and set the stage for more political drama.

Ben Calhoun reports for Chicago Public Radio.

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