WH glitch leaves some press in dark

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So, here's how it goes: you plan a big event and speech and you release a copy of the speech and details of your new plan before you hit the stage. But a glitch at the White House Wednesday had some reporters getting their information nearly a hour before others. That may not seem like much of a delay, but to wire service reporters, whose stories can move markets, being even a few minutes behind the competition can be excruciating. Some writers were forced to work from faxed releases from the Treasury Department while they awaited the official version from the White House. White House aides told reporters a glitch regarding the e-mail lists led to the highly selective release.


WH glitch leaves some press in dark