Blagojevich wants to speak at impeachment trial, lawmaker says

Jan. 28, 2009
Embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich wants to speak at his impeachment hearing before the state Senate on Thursday if lawmakers allow him to do so, Senate President John Cullerton said Wednesday.
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