December 03, 2005

The Pentagon has to pay Iraqi journalists to tell the story of those sacrificing their lives for Iraqi freedom? What an impression.

Lincoln Group officials would not discuss specifics of the contract. Laurie Adler, a spokeswoman for the company, said yesterday that Lincoln Group has been promoting truthful reporting across Iraq.

"We counter the lies, intimidation, and pure evil of terror with factual stories that highlight the heroism and sacrifice of the Iraqi people and their struggle for freedom and security," Adler said in a written statement. "We are encouraged by their sacrifice and proud to help them tell their side of the story."
[Military Says It Paid Iraq Papers for News - Washington Post - 12-03-05]

Sen. John Warner (R-VA) left the Pentagon Friday a "building" without all the facts on their own operations.

Now, the building, as of an hour ago when I was there, is still trying to obtain the facts. They do not have all the facts at this time. But I was assured that General Casey, hopefully within the 24- or 48-hour period, would be putting out another body of fact to give further clarification of what did go contrary, should we say, to the traditions of journalism and what didn't.
[Transcript: Sen. John Warner's Press Conference on Iraqi Media - Washington Post - 12-02-05]