By Roger Eddy
Impeachment. Recently, this term has become part of everyday conversations. Perhaps a review of the Constitutional meaning is in order.
Impeachment has been used very little in the history of the United States. It is prudent to reflect upon the original words contained in the U.S. Constitution related to Impeachment. The U.S. Constitution was spawned from a document called the Magna Carta, or the “Great Charter.” Originally published in 1215, the Magna Carta is one of the most important documents in the history of the world. Within it, the principle of written laws for all was established. The document was agreed to by King John of England and it applied to him.
After four decades at the helm of Illinois politics, Michael Madigan may no longer be “Mr. Speaker,” but he remains at the center of an ongoing federal investigation.
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Jan 13, 2021 4:41 PM
(The Center Square) – New Illinois House Speaker Emmanuel “Chris” Welch is the first Black speaker in Illinois House history, taking the gavel away from Michael Madigan, the state s most powerful politician.
Until Wednesday, Madigan held the spot for all but two years since 1983. In a statement closing out the 101st General Assembly, his last as Speaker of the House, Madigan wished Welch “all the best.”
“It is my sincere hope today that the caucus I leave to him and to all who will serve alongside him is stronger than when I began,” Madigan said.
Illinois House ends Madigan investigation
Illinois House ends Madigan investigation The Illinois House Special Investigating Committee did little that was special or investigative before ending their probe of Mike Madigan.
Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s peers ended their investigation into whether he engaged in “unbecoming conduct” as part of the ComEd bribery scandal, concluding he did nothing wrong.
Three Democrats on the Illinois House Special Investigating Committee on Dec. 14 advanced charges against Madigan, then all voted against them. The three Republicans on the committee voted for them.
With no majority, the charges are now dead.
Committee chairman, Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, said Republicans instigated the House investigation as an act of political theater.
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