The New York Times first reported on Sunday that the Defense Department was giving information to retired officers serving as pundits for various media organizations in order to garner favorable media coverage.Some of these retired officers saw their access to key decision-makers as possible business opportunities for the defense contractors they represent, according to the newspaper. The story also alleged that the officers who did not repeat the Bush administration's official line were denied further access to information.
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The Defense Department has temporarily stopped feeding information to retired military officers pending a review of the issue, said Robert Hastings, principal deputy assistant secretary of Defense for public affairs.
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Hastings said he is concerned about allegations that the Defense Department's relationship with the retired military analysts was improper.
Temporarily, at least. It's not like they haven't been doing it for a long time, but apparently it takes a major newspaper article for them to find a conscience.
....but hey, do what you want....you will anyway.
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