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Article: Politicians support reappointment of Attorney Fitzgerald.(Patrick Fitzgerald)
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- Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL)
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- July 27, 2005
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Byline: John Chase
WASHINGTON _ Former U.S. Sen. Peter Fitzgerald said Wednesday he believes there is mounting political pressure to oppose the reappointment of U.S. Atty. Patrick Fitzgerald this fall, given his aggressive prosecution of government corruption in Illinois.
The former senator questioned whether House Speaker Dennis Hastert, the state's top Republican, would support the prosecutor when President Bush decides whether to extend his term in Chicago.
But Hastert, who often battled with Sen. Fitzgerald while the two Republicans served together in Congress, quickly shot down the ex-senator's claims. Hastert's office said the decision ...