Programs used to prepare young lawyers for the internship and honors programs . Investigation stems from firing of U.S. Attorney in 2006 . McDonald , who has left the department , refused to be interviewed for the investigation . Members of selection committee screened out liberals and Democrats , report says . Hiring process started in 2007 to stop political bias from occurring .
Programs used to prepare young lawyers for the internship and honors programs . Investigation stems from firing of U.S. Attorney in 2006 . Members of selection committee screened out liberals and Democrats , report says . Hiring process started in 2007 to stop political bias from occurring .