http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090128/ap_on_re_us/illinois_governor_impeachment]Ill. Gov. Blagojevich a no-show as impeachment trial resumes (AP)[/URL]



AP - Gov. Rod Blagojevich's impeachment trial turned Wednesday to issues that had nothing to do with allegations he tried to sell President Barack Obama's vacated Senate seat — instead focusing on accusations he broke hiring laws, wasted taxpayer money and illegally defied the state Legislature.