Senator (Schumer) seeks explanation from Bush in case of outed CIA spy

[Stephanie]

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Senator seeks explanation from Bush in case of outed CIA spy

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WASHINGTON (AFP) - A top Democratic senator called on US
President George W. Bush to reveal what, if anything, he knew about the involvement of senior White House officials in outing the identity of an undercover CIA agent.

In a letter to the president, Democratic Senator Charles Schumer cited press reports alleging that Bush reportedly had spoken with his Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove about the case involving outed spy Valerie Plame in 2003.

In comments to the press however "the White House issued emphatic and blanket denials of any involvement in the disclosure or confirmation of Ms. Plames status as a CIA agent," Schumer wrote.

"In light of these reports, I urge you to make public the details of Mr. Roves involvement, your understanding of that involvement, and an explanation as to why Mr. Rove was neither dismissed nor his security clearance revoked when you learned of his participation in the Plame affair."

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20051019/pl_afp/usjusticemediairaq_051019173913

*edit* The letter is here >

http://schumer.senate.gov/SchumerWebsite/pressroom/press_releases/2005/PR41910.Bush%20CIA%20Leak%20Ltr.10.19.05.html