If Judy Miller had Secret clearance she could have known about Plame.
How a reporter could have any Clearance is beyond me in that Clearance is only for Government employees or Contractors but it has been stated by US Army Officers that she does indeed have Secret Clearance. If she has such clearance it is no wonder she will not talk. I am sure the "Agency" will take care of her. She may be the one who actually "Leaked" Classified information. This four month stay may only be a preview of what is in store for her.
On a need to know basis. It does not qualify one to access all classified materials.
Security clearance in military is not at all unusual. As A civilian one can be granted clearance for various reasons-for example working on a 'Classified' manufacturing project.
9. Tons of people at Norfolk Naval Shipyard have secret clearances.
It's not that uncommon at all. If you work for a naval contractor and your job involves you merely delivering a part to Nuclear Attack Submarine you probably have a secret clearance.
But it does not mean they can board the submarines and examine missile tubes missiles etc etc. Same as Miller would not have access to Ms. Plame's job description.
'Need to know' security clearances are very restrictive as to what one has access too.
I might point out (For example) that Vice President Truman did not have access to the fact that the US had developed Atomic Fission capability until after FDR died.
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