105^th in continuing blog series on the administration push to war. September ends with a grand jury convened on the CIA leak matter. The White House, increasingly desperate to stave off exposure and criticism, incorporates a new tactic into its media strategy. A White House-friendly, web-site employed neophyte journalist is planted in the White House press corps.
September 30, 2003:

Sept. 30, 2003 – A grand jury is sworn to investigate the CIA leak matter.

Sept. 30, 2003 – Emails from the Office of the Vice President from this day are missing.

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