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Illinois / Jackson Mystery #1025792

NBC Evening News for Wednesday, Jul 11, 2012
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(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.

(Washington: Andrea Mitchell) The mystery surrounding the whereabouts and health of Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. examined; details given about possible alcoholism treatment and the investigation into whether he tried to convince former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich to appoint him to President Obama’s senate seat in exchange for money raised by Raghuveer Nayak††. [Father Rev. Jesse JACKSON – says he’s going through a tremendous challenge.] [In December 2008, JACKSON – declares his innocence.] [Representative Steny HOYER†- says Jackson should advise his constituents of his condition.] [At Shaun’s Fadz 4 Dayz barbershop, 2 CONSTITUENTS – wonder.] [“Chicago Tribune” Clarence PAGE†- says fellow Democrats are getting impatient.]

Reporter(s):
Williams, Brian;
Mitchell, Andrea
Duration:
00:02:30

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