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Thursday, June 24, 2004

President Bush interviewed in CIA leak investigation
Chris Buell at 12:47 PM ET

President Bush has met with US attorney Pat Fitzgerald, who is investigating the leak of a CIA agent's name to the press by a member of the administration, the White House announced Thursday. Bush retained attorney Jim Sharp to represent him in connection with the investigation. Vice President Cheney was questioned by investigators earlier this month. A press conference with White House press secretary Scott McClellan is scheduled for 1:45 EST today and can be viewed on the White House Web site. FindLaw has background documents relating to the leak of CIA operative Valerie Plame's identity. Reuters has more.

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