Plame shows theatrical side of Congress By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press Writer
Sat Mar 17, 9:49 PM ET
WASHINGTON - Just like a Broadway play, congressional hearings have many acts.
There is drama, humor and plenty of jockeying for top billing. Sometimes a "star" witness is called to answer legislators' questions.
But often those doing the asking really covet the bright lights for themselves. It is even more the case when the television cameras are rolling or, like now, when some lawmakers need the exposure for their presidential campaigns.
Some ask plenty of pointed questions, prompting testy exchanges with witnesses. Some ask plenty of leading questions. Some pose no questions at all, preferring the sound of their own voices. And legislators are quick to cut witnesses off when they do not like the answers.
All that was on display when Valerie Plame, the former CIA officer at the center of a political scandal, told her story...
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