Pentagon logs finds masked political requests from Republican Senate staff

[kpete]

Closer look at Pentagon logs finds masked political requests from Republican Senate staffers
Ron Brynaert

A closer examination of documents released by the Pentagon which log all requests filed under the Freedom of Information Act shows that various individuals connected to the Republican party -- including at least five former staff members for the National Republican Senatorial Committee -- filed requests on Democratic congressmembers without identifying their employer.

Democrats, on the other hand, were more likely to state their affiliation: the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee made eight requests of the Pentagon by name since 2000 as RAW STORY reported last week.

Those familiar with "disguising" political Freedom of Information Act filings say that campaigns will sometimes have others sign off on the requests. Housemates or friends who are not employed by a political party at the time are sometimes called on to file. Such requestors often go on to become party officials.

The Pentagon logs, obtained by blogger Michael Petrelis and given to RAW STORY, include requests from names who appear on the 2001 Congressional staff directory.
http://rawstory.com/news/2005/Closer_look_at_Pentagon_logs_finds_1205.html

[jsamuel]

1. Sought information on Landrieu, Levin, and Durbin-WOW! (same as Abramoff)

What do you know, the same exact Democrats who were named recently as "being involved in the Abramoff scandal."




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Brent Lancaster, who received RNC reimbursements after making a filing in 2001 and was a press secretary for Rep. John Cooksey (R-LA), sought information on Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI).

Hannah Walker, hired by the National Republican Congressional Committee in 2003 and now a legislative assistant for Rep. Mark Foley (R-FL), filed to obtain information on Sens. Levin and Durbin in 2002. Walker also filed request for info on Bob Clement, a Democratic congressman and Tennessee Senate Candidate in 2002.
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[jsamuel]

4. Anyone else think this is at least somewhat significant?

[Ronbrynaert]

5. hmmmm

that's a pretty astute observation....maybe there's something to that

[Loonman]

2. Republicans are essentially criminals these days

Corrupt and unscrupulous.

[snippy]

3. True. The republican party has become a criminal enterprise. n/t