House hearing on restitution reform

Folks like me who take a liking to crime victim compensation and non-imprisonment punishments may want to check out this afternoon's House hearing before the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security on "Legislative Proposals before the 110th Congress to Amend Federal Restitution Laws."  As detailed at this official website (where there is a webcast link), this all-star cast will be testifying starting at 2pm today:

• Senator Byron L. Dorgan
• Professor Jonathan Turley
• Andrew Weissmann, Esq.
• David B. Smith, Esq.
• Professor Paul G. Cassell