McClatchy's D.C. Bureau Claims It's Barred From Defense Secretary Plane

Staffers at McClatchy's Washington, D.C., Bureau -- one of the few major news outlets skeptical of intelligence reports during the run-up to the war in Iraq -- claims it is now being punished for that coverage.

Bureau Chief John Walcott and current and former McClatchy Pentagon correspondents say they have not been allowed on the Defense Secretary's plane for at least three years, claiming the news company is being retaliated against for its reporting. Full Story »

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by Ben Ross - Oct. 1, 2008

Only 3 answers.... Is the Pentagon trying to keep McClatchy out of the loop? This report / accusation brings up ,for me, the challange to actively report/read the news. can it be investigated ...if so it plays to the strength of NewsTrust. During an early NewsTrust forum a McClatchy reporter contributed, His comments would be welcome.

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