Posted on 02/10/2005 1:36:52 PM PST by areafiftyone
WASHINGTON, DC -- In light of yet another scandal involving the Bush administration's manipulation of the media, United States Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) today requested from White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan all the documents relating to the press credentials of James. D. Guckert, a.k.a. "Jeff Gannon"; the "journalist" now famous for being the White House correspondent for his softball questioning of President Bush and various Administration spokespeople.
"I am writing to request that you immediately release documents to my office relating to the White House press credentials of James D. Guckert, a.k.a. "Jeff Gannon." Specifically, I am seeking documentation related to the question of which name Mr. Guckert/Gannon used when applying for credentials, and which name was on the official White House press credentials he received," wrote Lautenberg.
"As you may know, Mr. Guckert/Gannon was denied a Congressional press pass because he could not show that he wrote for a valid news organization. Given the fact that he was denied Congressional credentials, I seek your explanation of how Mr. Guckert/Gannon passed muster for White House press credentials," Lautenberg wrote.
Senator Lautenberg has been the Senate leader in exposing the Bush administration's propaganda efforts.
February 10, 2005
Scott McClellan Press Secretary The White House Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. McClellan,
I am writing to request that you immediately release documents to my office relating to the White House press credentials of James D. Guckert, a.k.a. "Jeff Gannon." Specifically, I am seeking documentation related to the question of which name Mr. Guckert/Gannon used when applying for credentials, and which name was on the official White House press credentials he received. Additionally, I am seeking documents indicating whether Mr. Guckert/Gannon received a "hard pass" or daily passes from your office. Despite your assertions to the contrary, at least one White House reporter has revealed that Mr. Guckert/Gannon appeared to have "hard pass" credentials.
As you may know, Mr. Guckert/Gannon was denied a Congressional press pass because he could not show that he wrote for a valid news organization. Given the fact that he was denied Congressional credentials, I seek your explanation of how Mr. Guckert/Gannon passed muster for White House press credentials.
I have led the effort in the Senate to investigate a number of instances of troubling propaganda efforts by the Administration. The Government Accountability Office has agreed to my requests to investigate various attempts at media manipulation: fake television news stories touting both the new Medicare law and the "No Child Left Behind" education program; a study rating individual journalists on their "favorability" to Republican education policies; and the payment to journalist Armstrong Williams.
Since the Armstrong Williams controversy became public, Administration payments to two other journalists, Maggie Gallagher and Michael McManus, have come to light. Given the backdrop of these scandals, coupled with Mr. Guckert/Gannon's role in recent White House press briefings and press conferences, it is understandable that the circumstances of Mr. Guckert/Gannon's credentialing have raised suspicion.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely, Frank R. Lautenberg
Probably by sleeping with Palestinian women...
If we'd stop invading countries I'd think the Stupid Party was getting back to normal.
Thanks. I was afraid he'd attach a virus. I don't open links from freepers I don't know.
ymmmmmmmm No she isn't
Guess who has a WARROOM?
I seem to remember a Wayne's World bit during Gulf War I, when Wayne opined that the name 'Wolf Blitzer' was made up for the war.
So, Jennings has no real JOURNALISTIC CREDENTIALS!!!??? I hope his birth name is Peter Jennings, otherwise, he needs to resign, ASAP.
At least I admit I'm Olive.
Well he needs to get up on the info .. cause it doesn't sound like he is
Hugh has been travelling. Is he back doing his show today? He might have just gotten back which would explain the out of the loop part.
Either you are very stupid liar or somebody named seriousstan from DUmmyland is out to get you personally (highly unlikely)
Well well, this attack on Gannon might well be retribution by Reid then right??
A 15-member message team will include press aides who will publicize Democratic activities to Internet news organizations and bloggers, Reid said. Tessa Hafen, Reid's press secretary, will focus on Nevada media and regional news outlets.
Oh, I know, she never asked questions, she lectures him. Yet, no outcry from the libs on that. This is war! And you know what, good triumphs evil. The democrats will cringe at the fact that Al Gore ever invented the internet. These people are lower than pond scum, apologies to pond scum.
Of course.
Refresh our memory.
HEAD UP!
Brit to discuss Jeff Gannon after commercial break.
Brit Hume is gonna talk about Gannon next after the commerical
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