There's not much difference between "alleged" and "purported," is there?
No, there isn't much difference in the meaning of the words, I'm clear on that. I have a tendency to examine very closely what people say, that's all. IMO, the second example is Fitz saying.... that there is an 'alleged' outing.... but that Plame is ONLY 'purported' to be a CIA official. He doesn't know if she is a CIA official?