From the New York Times: "President Bush invoked a broad interpretation of executive privilege on Monday in his confrontation with Congress over the dismissal of federal prosecutors, refusing to comply with subpoenas for documents and blocking testimony from former White House aides."
You can find the "Communication to Congress on President's Assertion of Executive Privilege" on the White House website. The letter reiterates the Executive Privilege assertion of June 28, 2007.
The Senate Committee on the Judiciary has a webcast and prepared testimony for the July 11, 2007, hearing, "Preserving Prosecutorial Independence: Is the Department of Justice Politicizing the Hiring and Firing of U.S. Attorneys? – Part VI." The House Committee on the Judiciary provides links to documents related to this issue, including correspondence between the Committee and the White House.
The Congressional Research Service issued a report in 1999 titled, "Presidential Claims of Executive Privilege: History, Law, Practice and Recent Developments," which may be helpful for background information.
Sources: Johnston, David, and Neil A. Lewis. "Bush Won't Deliver Aides in Prosecutor Case." New York Times July 10, 2007.
"Former Bush Aide Refuses to Testify About Firings." New York Times July 11, 2007.
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