Feds accused of 'colluding' on 'booze-gate' explanations

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By Bob Unruh
© 2010 WorldNetDaily

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The Pentagon has been accused of coordinating with staff officials for members of Congress on what to release to the public under federal Freedom of Information Act demands for information about a "booze-gate" scandal in which House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spent $101,000 in taxpayer money for "in-flight" services, including food and alcohol.

The charge comes from Judicial Watch, a government watchdog organization that frequently utilizes the federal law to obtain information about federal agency operations.

For example, the group previously discovered taxpayers shelled out $101,000 for "in-flight services" for Pelosi over a two-year period.

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Now the organization is reporting that e-mails obtained from the government reveal the Pentagon was checking with and informing members of Congress of specific documents it was proposing to release under the federal law.

"Why is the Pentagon colluding with congressional offices on FOIA requests," wondered Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton. "There is absolutely no reason why politicians should have the ability to preview FOIA documents before they are released to the American people. These insider notification e-mails to Congress are inappropriate and should be stopped immediately."