Bush's history of refusing to release records

[Cocoa]

handy summary of Bush's secrecy from the Center for American Progress.

http://www.americanprogress.org/site/pp.asp?c=biJRJ8OVF&b=116445

In 2000, presidential candidate George W. Bush demanded Vice President Al Gore release various documents related to his past. He said on March 15, 2000, "I challenge you to clear the air on some serious charges. I hope you will encourage the White House and the Department of Justice to release all records and photographs relating to the investigation of fundraising." But now, facing far more serious allegations than fundraising irregularities, the President has categorically refused to release critical documents in a host of areas.

BUSH REFUSES TO CALL ON TEXAS TO RELEASE MILITARY RECORDS

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ADMINISTRATION REFUSES TO RELEASE TORTURE MEMOS

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ADMINISTRATION REFUSED TO RELEASE INFORMATION ABOUT MEDICARE BILL

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CHENEY REFUSES TO RELEASE ENERGY TASK FORCE RECORDS

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BUSH REFUSES TO RELEASE RECORDS OF HARKEN TENURE

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ADMINISTRATION REFUSES TO RELEASE CORRECTED CENSUS DATA

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WHITE HOUSE REFUSES TO RELEASE BUDGET INFORMATION TO CONGRESS

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ADMINISTRATION REFUSES TO RELEASE FOIA'D DOCUMENTS

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WHITE HOUSE REFUSED TO RELEASE ABORTION REPORT FROM ITS OWN OFFICIALS

[stellanoir]

1. how about the Harken docs he wouldn't

file with the SEC

And all the detainees he refuses to even charge nevermind release.

[baby_bear]

2. Thanks for the post, Cocoa

I sent it to a local right-wing radio talk show host who happens to be a friend, and suggested it would make a good topic for one of his shows.

Dig, dig.

This kind of compilation really brings a strong message. The Kerry campaign might consider using this as well,or maybe moveon.org.

good - and scary - stuff
s_m