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James Comey rejects invitation to testify before Senate Intelligence Committee

By Kelly Cohen
Published May 12, 2017 8:10pm ET
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James Comey rejects invitation to testify before Senate Intelligence Committee
Even though Comey remained in his position for months under President Trump, some in the media are charging that there was a "rush" to terminate him. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) | Susan Walsh

Former FBI director James Comey has rejected an invitation to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee next week.

Comey, who was fired on Tuesday by President Trump, was invited for a closed session before the panel by Committee Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C., and Vice Chairman Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va.

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