Savage reports: "The Obama administration has barred officials at 17 agencies from speaking to journalists about unclassified intelligence-related topics without permission."
James Clapper testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee. (photo: Reuters)
Intelligence Chief Issues Limits on Press Contacts
22 April 14
he Obama administration has barred officials at 17 agencies from speaking to journalists about unclassified intelligence-related topics without permission, according to a newly disclosed directive.
The directive, issued by James R. Clapper Jr., the director of national intelligence, also requires the agencies’ employees to report any unplanned contact with journalists. Officials who violate the directive may be disciplined or fired, the directive says.
The directive prohibits unauthorized “contact with the media about intelligence-related information, including intelligence sources, methods, activities and judgments,” without regard to whether it is classified. It says that employees who violate the policy “may be subject to administrative actions that may include revocation of security clearances or termination of employment.”
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