Former Commonwealth Edison Co. and Exelon Utilities CEO Anne Pramaggiore denied bribing or conspiring to influence ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan while taking the stand in her own defense Monday, saying she never authorized hiring anyone on his recommendation, thinking they wouldn't work or provide value to the company.
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The ComEd 4 corruption trial proves concentrated power breeds corruption. The fix? Reform the rules former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan crafted to concentrate all that power.