https://freerepublic.com/tag/sarahostman/ en-us Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:10:01 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2536179/posts The name of President Obama came into play this afternoon at the political corruption trial of former governor Rod Blagojevich as an associate of political fund-raiser Tony Rezko testified that Rezko asked him to write a $10,000 check to Friends of Obama. The Chicago Sun-Times reported in January 2008 that Glenview businessman Joseph Aramanda, who is testifying today, made the donation as part of a scheme orchestrated by Rezko. Aramanda gave $10,000 in campaign cash to Obama’s U.S. Senate campaign on March 5, 2004, according to records. The money came from part of a finder’s fee Aramanda received, but did... Sun Times https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2536179/posts#comment Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:10:01 GMT