Senate panel moves Gonzales testimony to Thursday

Tuesday, April 17, 2007  

The Senate Judiciary Committee moved the testimony of U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to Thursday in light of the mass shootings at Virginia Tech.

The committee will hear from Gonzales on the U.S. Attorney firing scandal. Of the eight prosecutors who were dismissed, five represented states with significant Indian Country.

The Thursday hearing takes place at 9:30am [Link].

Get the Story:
Senate Delays Gonzales Testimony on Firings (The Washington Post 4/17)
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Ex-Aide Says Gonzales Discussed Firings (The New York Times 4/17)
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