WHouse concerned at reports of planted Iraq stories
Thu Dec 1, 2005 12:18 PM ET
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House expressed concern on Thursday at reports that the U.S. military has secretly paid Iraqi newspapers to run dozens of pro-American articles written by a special military task force.
The Los Angeles Times reported on Wednesday the program began this year and the articles were written in English, translated into Arabic and then given to Baghdad newspapers to print in return for money.
"We're very concerned about the reports. We are seeking more information from the Pentagon," said White House spokesman Scott McClellan.
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