Rove testifies for fourth time over CIA leak

Bush political adviser Karl Rove made a fourth appearance today before a federal grand jury investigating the leak of a CIA operative…

Bush political adviser Karl Rove made a fourth appearance today before a federal grand jury investigating the leak of a CIA operative's identity.

Mr Rove made no comment as he entered the federal courthouse to begin his testimony.

Federal prosecutors are nearing a decision on whether to file charges for naming CIA operative Valerie Plame and have told Mr Rove they can not guarantee he will not be indicted.

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