White House Criticized for "Secrecy"
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Journalists Say Obama's Press Restrictions 'Significantly Worse' Than Past AdministrationsEditors and reporters meeting in Chicago raised concerns Wednesday about what they described as a lack of access and transparency undermining journalists' work, several blaming the current White House for setting standards for secrecy that are spreading nationwide.
Criticism of President Barack Obama's administration on the issue of openness in government came on the last day of a three-day joint convention of the American Society of News Editors, the Associated Press Media Editors and the Associated Press Photo Managers.
From the Center
Rieder: Fighting back against government secrecyA transportation reporter for the Associated Press was told by federal government sources that they would be fired if they provided information to the journalist, AP Washington Bureau Chief Sally Buzbee says.
Not for turning over classified information a la Edward Snowden. Not for giving up the innermost secrets of the CIA or the NSA.
For furnishing information about the oh-so-sensitive world of transportation.
It's been clear for some time that the Obama administration has a terrible record when it comes to transparency. (Never mind that candidate Barack Obama vowed...
From the Left
Journalists Criticize White House for 'Secrecy'Editors and reporters meeting in Chicago raised concerns Wednesday about what they described as a lack of access and transparency undermining journalists' work, several blaming the current White House for setting standards for secrecy that are spreading nationwide.
Criticism of President Barack Obama's administration on the issue of openness in government came on the last day of a three-day joint convention of the American Society of News Editors, the Associated Press Media Editors and the Associated Press Photo Managers.
"The White House push to limit access and reduce transparency has...
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