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Senators Spar over Karl Rove Senate Republicans and Democrats square off over the conduct of President Bush's political adviser, Karl Rove. Democrats say he leaked the name of a CIA operative to the press.

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Senators Spar over Karl Rove

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President Bush waves as he walks across the White House South Lawn with Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove, July 14, 2005. Reuters hide caption

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Senate Republicans and Democrats square off over the conduct of President Bush's political adviser, Karl Rove. Democrats say he leaked the name of a CIA operative to the press. They want to amend the Homeland Defense spending bill to strip the security clearance of any federal employee who reveals the identity of a covert agent.