Alaska Senator Ted Stevens takes the stand in corruption trial
The trial of U.S. Senator Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, continues. Sen. Stevens takes the stand in Washington D.C. ? an extraordinary step for a sitting senator, let alone one running for re-election. Alaska Public Radio Network’s Libby Casey joins The Takeaway with a wrap-up of this week’s trial developments. Guest: Libby Casey Washington, D.C. correspondent, Alaska Public Radio Network
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