"The White House.... argues that briefing more lawmakers increases the chances of leaks and could erode the president’s constitutional authorities"
So WHERE is OLBERMANN? (I wouldn't know, I don't watch)?
Where is BLITZER?
Where is MADDOW?
"Democrats likely to alter intelligence proposal" by Pamela Hess, Associated Press | July 10, 2009
WASHINGTON - Stymied by a veto threat, House Democrats moved yesterday toward compromise with the Obama administration on legislation to broaden lawmakers’ access to secret intelligence briefings.
Democratic aides said they expect the 2010 intelligence authorization bill will be approved despite a provision opposed by the White House because it requires the president to expand the number of lawmakers briefed on covert operations.
The White House, which argues that briefing more lawmakers increases the chances of leaks and could erode the president’s constitutional authorities....--more--"
