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Rove Will Be Questioned Over Attorney Firings

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(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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drlarrymitchell
May 14, 09 5:45 PM CDT
Nail his ass to the wall. That is all. Reply
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Citrixguy
May 14, 09 8:17 PM CDT
RIGHT AFTER WE NAIL YOURS
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Lula
May 14, 09 5:51 PM CDT
Yes, his ass should be nailed. He is another evil person. Reply
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TerrifiedCitizen
May 14, 09 6:11 PM CDT
Somehow... 'executive privilege' has evolved to mean 'above the law' to many politicians; but that is horribly wrong... It's going to be a lot of work to reshape Washington back into the proud city a proud nation deserves as a capital. Reply
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May 14, 09 6:41 PM CDT
If Obama's Justice Department can't get this guy on this charge they're truly hopeless. Reply
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