NBCs Tim Russert Funeral will be closed to the public.

 NBC Tim Russert Funeral will be closed to the public.

According to an unidentified source inside the NBC newsroom in DC.  Tim Russert's funeral is going to be the closest to the Public  likened to a  state funeral.  a high level  civilian could have  in Washington. The main Washington news companies will shut down for the event.

The Flags at NBC Headquarters are at half staff.  Something that is reserved for statesmen.   Many would argue he was a statesmen of another kind.

A soon as Politisite gets the funeral arrangements, we will pass them on to you

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