Obama aides won’t be called
The state House committee investigating a possible impeachment of Democratic Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich won’t subpoena two incoming White House advisors, the committee chairwoman said.
In a letter received by the committee Friday, U.S. Atty. Patrick J. Fitzgerald asked the special investigative committee specifically not to subpoena President-elect Barack Obama advisor Valerie Jarrett, incoming Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.) or Nils Larsen, a Tribune Co. executive vice president. Blagojevich’s lawyer requested they be subpoenaed.
Fitzgerald said any such subpoenas “would interfere with the ongoing criminal investigation into the activities” of the governor and others. Blagojevich faces federal corruption charges.
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