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State attorney general seeks to strip him off powers.

Latest from the Blagosphere: The Illinois attorney general has filed a motion with the state’s Supreme Court to strip Rod Blagojevich of his powers. "The pervasive nature and severity of these pending charges disable Mr. Blagojevich from making effective decisions on critical, time-sensitive issues," the filing said. Under the motion, the lieutenant governor would assume Blagovich’s power. The attorney general is using a rule that is supposed to apply in cases where the governor is incapacitated for health reasons. Blagojevich, meanwhile, spent the day praying with several pastors.

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