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Natasha Korecki, Tim Novak and Chris Fusco, "Springing Rezko," Chicago Sun-Times, 4/27/08

Susan Saulny, "Home In Illinois May Lure Fugitive Former Iraqi Minister," The New York Times, 12/21/06

Chris Fusco, "Obama To Donate Funds Received From Rezko Friend," Chicago Sun-Times, 4/29/08

Aiham Alsammarae
Who Am I?

"Mr. Alsammarae, Who Holds Dual American And Iraqi Citizenship, Moved To The Chicago Area In The Late 1970s But Returned To Iraq Just After The American-Led Invasion." (Susan Saulny, "Home In Illinois May Lure Fugitive Former Iraqi Minister," The New York Times, 12/21/06)

"[Alsammarae] Was Jailed Four Months Ago [In 2006] On Corruption Charges Related To Deals Made When He Was The Electricity Manager, From August 2003 To May 2005." (Susan Saulny, "Home In Illinois May Lure Fugitive Former Iraqi Minister," The New York Times, 12/21/06)

  • "[Alsammarae] Fled Iraq In Late 2006 After Being Held On A Corruption Conviction That He Maintains Was Groundless." (Natasha Korecki, Tim Novak and Chris Fusco, "Springing Rezko," Chicago Sun-Times, 4/27/08)
  • "Interpol Lists Alsammarae As A Fugitive With A Warrant Against Him Issued By Iraq, But U.S. Authorities Have Shown No Interest In Arresting Him." ("Former Iraqi Cabinet Minister Helps With Rezko's $8.5M Bail," The Associated Press, 4/27/08)

"Alsammarae And Rezko Have Been Friends Since They Were Classmates At The Illinois Institute Of Technology In The Late 1970s And Early 1980s." (Natasha Korecki, Tim Novak and Chris Fusco, "Springing Rezko," Chicago Sun-Times, 4/27/08)

  • "[Alsammarae] Helped Spring Tony Rezko From Jail Earlier This Month, Putting Up Homes That Comprise Nearly One-Third Of The $8.5 Million In Property And Cash Securing Rezko's Bail, The Chicago Sun-Times Has Learned." (Natasha Korecki, Tim Novak and Chris Fusco, "Springing Rezko," Chicago Sun-Times, 4/27/08)

"Alsammarae Allegedly Helped A Firm Rezko Owned, Companion Security, Win A $50 Million Contract To Train Iraqi Power Plant Security Guards, But The Deal Was Left In Limbo A Month Later Because Of A Change In Iraq's Leadership." (Natasha Korecki, Tim Novak and Chris Fusco, "Springing Rezko," Chicago Sun-Times, 4/27/08)

Facts About Me and Barack

In 2006, Alsammarae's Family Spoke With The Offices Of Obama And Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) When They Were Attempting To Keep Him Out Of Jail. (Aamer Madhani, "Oak Brook Engineer Fears Iraq Prison Time," Chicago Tribune, 10/15/06)

My Donations and Bundling for Barack

"Democratic White House Hopeful Barack Obama Is Giving $2,300 In Presidential Campaign Contributions To Charity – Money He Got From Aiham Alsammarae…" (Chris Fusco, "Obama To Donate Funds Received From Rezko Friend," Chicago Sun-Times, 4/29/08)

What Barack Says About Me

"Obama Spokesman Ben Labolt Said The [Alsammarae] Money Is Being Given To Charity Because Of 'The Circumstances Brought To Light By Recent News Reports.'" (Chris Fusco, "Obama To Donate Funds Received From Rezko Friend," Chicago Sun-Times, 4/29/08)