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Rove Will Be Questioned Over Attorney Firings

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted May 14, 2009 5:19 PM CDT

(Newser) – Karl Rove is on the hot seat tomorrow. The former Bush adviser will be interviewed by federal prosecutors as part of a criminal investigation into the firings of US attorneys in 2006, the Washington Post reports. Rove will meet with Connecticut prosecutor Nora R. Dannehy, who has been charged with figuring out whether Bush officials misled investigators looking into the dismissals.

Both Rove and Bush lawyer Harriet Miers are scheduled to deliver testimony to the House Judiciary Committee next month in addition to the present questioning. A lawyer for Rove and a spokesman for Dannehy both declined to comment on tomorrow’s meeting. Rove's role in the firings, which critics say were politically motivated, has never been clear, notes the New York Times. The interview suggests the investigation is drawing to a close.

Republican strategist Karl Rove.
Republican strategist Karl Rove.   (AP Photo)
Former White House Counsel Harriet Miers.
Former White House Counsel Harriet Miers.   (AP Photo)
Former President Bush and White House Deputy Chief of staff Karl Rove.
Former President Bush and White House Deputy Chief of staff Karl Rove.   (AP Photo)
A Richard Avedon photo of Rove.
A Richard Avedon photo of Rove.   (AP Photo)
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Shannonals
May 24, 2009 8:52 AM CDT
Guess Karl Rove will find himself in the place he always wanted, in the spotlight
foodchain11
May 15, 2009 12:40 PM CDT
Good grief! It's true that Libs wilt at the sight of difficulty. They truly embarass me. BUT that NEVER means that you get to start a war, lie about evidence, break laws and "create" truths for TV. We have to be honest with ourselves. As a Republican, Please be real about what happened. As a Democrat, Please stop wilting for $$ or whatever it is you'ren doing! This is OUR COUNTRY. We allmusty atand away from party dividers and understand what is best for right now!!!!! Please!
Fondue
May 15, 2009 12:38 PM CDT
Not sure how long you've been here Rob, but TerrfiedCitizen is a hardcore righty IMO - possibly a libertarian. When it comes to Our Country, all parties are second and in some instances not even relevant.

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