News roundup: Blagojevich, food stamps and cocoa prices (USA Today)

Good morning. It’s Wednesday. Blago: President-elect Barack Obama met with federal prosecutors last week in connection with the investigation into Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, The Wall Street Journal reports, citing a report from the transition office. “The five-page memo denies any wrongdoing or improper communication between the transition team and Mr. Blagojevich, who prosecutors allege …

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