The revelation that the Washington Post had planned to hold corporate-sponsored "salons" with public officials at publisher Katharine Weymouth's house continues to have repercussions in media and political circles. The White House issued an ethics reminder to staff, while lawmakers and Post editors have tried to distance themselves from the event.
White House counsel Greg Craig reminded administration staffers that they operate under strict ethical guidelines.
The memo from Craig to White House officials said White House officials are required to...
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