Toyota's CEO, Mr. Toyoda Will Appear Before Congress

After informing the Japanese press on Tuesday that he, Akio Toyoda, would not appear before Congress, but would send the head of the North American branch instead, Toyoda bent to Congressional pressure yesterday and agreed to testify before Congress next week. Toyoda will be appearing before the House Oversight Committee and also Chairman Edolphus ("Ed") Towns (D-N.Y.). Toyoda will not be the only one testifying before Congress, but will be accompanied by experts and the families of victims who suffered injuries in recall related crashes.