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Blagojevich attorney challenges impeachment panel

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. �?An attorney for Gov. Rod Blagojevich challenged the legislative committee considering the governor's impeachment, arguing Wednesday that some members should be removed and the hearings postponed.

Lawyer Ed Genson also argued it would be illegal for the committee to use material from government wiretaps, and he objected to the panel's rules because they don't provide a clear standard for deciding whether to recommend impeachment.

The chairwoman, Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie, D-Chicago, rejected Genson's challenges.

Genson's appearance offered the first real look at Blagojevich's response to the allegations against him. His attitude suggests the Chicago Democrat will fight every step of the way rather than strike a conciliatory tone.

The governor came out of his Chicago home Wednesday morning and took off for a jog �?but not before telling reporters that he's ready to discuss his case.

"I can't wait to begin to tell my side of the story and to address you guys and, most importantly, the people of Illinois. That's who I'm dying to talk to," he said. "There's a time and place for everything. That day will soon be here and you might know more about that today, maybe no later than tomorrow."

Blagojevich said he was "in good hands" with Genson appearing at the Capitol without him. Asked about when he might talk, the governor was glib: "Hang loose. To quote Elvis, `hang loose.' Now can I get a run in, do you think?"

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