SCOOTER LIBBYLibby, who was Cheney's chief of staff and national security adviser, is charged with perjury, obstruction of justice and making false statements to federal agents investigating the illegal disclosure in 2003 of former CIA officer Valerie Plame's identity.
Tuesday was the first day of jury selection.
Of nine prospects questioned, three were excused.
Twelve are needed for trial, with four alternates.
The court session ended about 3 p.m., and the process is to resume at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
There is a jury pool of about 60 people.
Libby is accused of lying about his knowledge of Plame's confidential status at the CIA and his contacts with journalists following allegations leveled by Plame's husband, former Ambassador Joe Wilson.
Wilson said the Bush administration "twisted" a piece of intelligence used to justify the invasion of Iraq.
Libby is not charged with leaking Plame's identity, which was the original focus of special prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald's investigation.
Questions being asked to thecould be jury
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/2007/images/01/16/voir.dire.questions.pdf
a list of high-profile witnesses that may be called during the course of the trial.
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/2007/images/01/16/listofnames.pdf
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