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Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich
(FILE PHOTO) Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich speaks to the media after visiting with workers occupying the Republic Windows and Doors factory December 8, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. Blagojevich's predecessor George Ryan is currently serving time in a federal prison for corruption.
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Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich
(FILE PHOTO) Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich speaks to the media after visiting with workers occupying the Republic Windows and Doors factory December 8, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. Blagojevich's predecessor George Ryan is currently serving time in a federal prison for corruption.
Scott Olson/Getty Images