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FILE- This Jan. 14, 2009 file photo shows Gov. Rod Blagojevich ...

(AP) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:03:04 GMT

(AP) - FILE- This Jan. 14, 2009 file photo shows Gov. Rod Blagojevich presiding over the Illinois Senate in Springfield, Ill. Blagojevich, the former Illinois governor, and his brother, Robert, were charged Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, in a fresh corruption indictment that contains no new allegations of misconduct but that prosecutors hope will help avoid delays to the start of Blagojevich's trial. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Then Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich waves to the media after ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:48:19 GMT

(Reuters) - Then Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich waves to the media after he addressed questions about charges brought against him of conspiracy and bribery, including allegations he was seeking to benefit financially from his appointment of a successor to the U.S. Senate seat that was vacated by President-elect Barack Obama during a news conference in Chicago, in this December 19, 2008 file photo. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes/Files

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was indicted on corruption ...

(AFP/Getty Images/File) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:06:01 GMT

(AFP/Getty Images/File) - Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was indicted on corruption charges after being accused of trying to auction off Barack Obama's senate seat to the highest bidder.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Charley Gallay)

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn addresses voters during a campaign ...

(AFP/Getty Images/File) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:06:01 GMT

(AFP/Getty Images/File) - Illinois Governor Pat Quinn addresses voters during a campaign stop at a downtown hotel on February 1 in Chicago, Illinois. Quinn, the former Illinois Lt. Governor, was appointed governor last year after Governor Rod Blagojevich was impeached and removed from office.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Scott Olson)

File photo of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was ...

(AFP/Getty Images/File) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:56:30 GMT

(AFP/Getty Images/File) - File photo of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was indicted on corruption charges after being accused of trying to auction off Barack Obama's senate seat to the highest bidder.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Charley Gallay)

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2009, file photo former Illinois Gov. ...

(AP) — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 17:06:12 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2009, file photo former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich greets people at a book signing in Chicago. The Illinois primary takes place Tuesday, Feb. 2, and voters will choose candidates for the Senate seat Obama once held, in addition to full-term nominees to replace the disgraced Blagojevich. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File)

FILE - In this April 21, 2009, file photo, ousted Illinois Gov. ...

(AP) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:16:57 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this April 21, 2009, file photo, ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is seen leaving federal court in Chicago. The former Illinois governor told Esquire magazine in its February issue that he's 'blacker than Barack Obama' and that he was a real person in a political arena dominated by phonies. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, file)