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Gonzales and the Justice Department Back in the Hot Seat
Alberto Gonzales' former top aide says the Attorney General was "not accurate" when he testified before Congress. He also said the White House was deeply involved in firing eight US attorneys. We hear more on Kyle Sampson's testimony and politics in the administration of justice. Also, the Senate hands the President a deadline for getting out of Iraq and, on Reporter's Notebook, Iran suspends release of the woman among 15 British captives.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenAlberto Gonzales' former top aide says the Attorney General was "not accurate" when he testified before Congress. He also said the White House was deeply involved in firing eight US attorneys. We hear more on Kyle Sampson's testimony and politics in the administration of justice. Also, the Senate hands the President a deadline for getting out of Iraq and, on Reporter's Notebook, Iran suspends release of the woman among 15 British captives.
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