Live Libby Thread At Firedoglake 2:33 just started.

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We begin with some preliminary Fitz-versus-Wells squabbling over whether Tim Russert can be asked about Andrea Mitchell's statement (which she later disavowed) that Valerie Plame Wilson's CIA employment was "generally known" in certain press circles, since he's commented on TV about it. Fitz says "there's no TV exception to the hearsay rule," but Wells insists that his reasons and manner of asking will be justified, so please don't rule against him before he can present related evidence. Walton seems a bit bemused and is willing to wait and see.

F: The government calls Tim Russert.

(Tim is sworn in, takes his seat, gives his name)

F: To end the mystery, how long have you been on crutches?

T: Ten weeks, broken ankle.

(Fitz asks for Tim's educational and work history)

It's 2:30.