Why was Jeff Gannon in the
White House Before Talon News Even Existed?
Rep. Slaughter/House.gov
February 17, 2005
Washington, DC - During the February 10 White House briefing,
Press Secretary Scott McClellan stated that Jeff Gannon, "...like
anyone else, showed that he was representing a news organization
that published regularly" in order to receive his day pass to
press briefings. It has been confirmed that Jeff Gannon was
in the White House briefing room, actively participating in these
briefings, as early as February 28, 2003 a full month before
Talon News even existed.
Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (NY-28), Ranking Member of the House
Committee on Rules, who has lead the call for answers in this
matter, today called on the White House to explain their
relationship with the discredited "reporter" once and for
all.
"It has been a week since I wrote President Bush seeking
answers in this matter. I have not yet received a reply.
With each new revelation it becomes more and more clear
that the relationship between the White House and Jeff Gannon was
anything but typical," said Slaughter. "It is time for this
Administration to stop the stonewalling and come clean with the
American people," she added.
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