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On Tuesday the US Attorneys that were fired will testify before congress. David Iglesias is a military reservist/US Attorney. He received phone calls from 2 Republican Senators in October before the election asking about if there was a sealed indictment coming for a Democrat under investigation. It is improper for Senators to ask US Attorneys about indictments. He didn't tell them what they wanted to know. Yesterday was his last day on the job after being fired by the Bush admin along with a group of other US Attorneys. He claims he was fired for political reasons.

U.S. Attorney Says Firing Had Political Origins

All Things Considered, March 1, 2007 · David Iglesias, who until this week was the United States attorney in New Mexico, says that his firing is tied to political pressure put on him in October by two members of Congress. So far, Iglesias has refused to name them, but that may change. Today, Congress issued subpoenas to Iglesias and three of his colleagues who were also fired.

They are scheduled to testify before Congress next Tuesday.

Iglesias is one of eight United States attorneys recently dismissed by the Justice Department. Democrats in Congress have called the firings politically motivated. The Justice Department says most of the attorneys were asked to resign because of poor job performance.

Melissa Block talks with Iglesias.

NPR : U.S. Attorney Says Firing Had Political Origins Firings of U.S. Attorneys Draw Senate's Attention
NPR : Firings of U.S. Attorneys Draw Senate's Attention