Former Justice Official Testifies About Firings Former U.S. Deputy Attorney General James Comey appears before the House Judiciary subcommittee Thursday. He's expected to describe what led to the firings of eight federal prosecutors last year.

Former Justice Official Testifies About Firings

May 3, 20071:00 PM ET

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Former Deputy Attorney General James Comey appears before the House Judiciary subcommittee today. He's expected to describe what led to the firings of eight federal prosecutors last year. Dahlia Lithwick with the online magazine Slate talks to Madeleine Brand.