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Wed, Feb 27 2013 23:25:07

Sharyl Attkisson Details Answered and Unanswered Questions About Benghazi

Attkisson, a reporter for CBS News, has covered the Murder of four Americans in Benghazi and the administration's ongoing refusal to explain its actions during and after the attack from the beginning. She has filed several Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to get to the bottom of the story with only limited success. Wednesday night she went over the questions CBS News has asked the Obama administration and told us which are answered and which remain unanswered

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    Wed, Feb 27 2013 23:23:42
  2. SharylAttkisson
    Sharyl Attkisson@SharylAttkisson
    As promised, I will give an update on the Benghazi info CBS asked the Admin. to provide last Oct.
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 23:23:42
  3. SharylAttkisson
    Sharyl Attkisson@SharylAttkisson
    I tweeted out the outstanding questions a month ago. Since then, while the Admin. hasn't provided CBS additional info...
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 23:23:42
  4. SharylAttkisson
    Sharyl Attkisson@SharylAttkisson
    ...some of the questions were asked by Congress, and some of them were answered.
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 23:23:43
  5. SharylAttkisson
    Sharyl Attkisson@SharylAttkisson
    So let's go through the answered and as-yet-unanswered.
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 23:23:43
  6. SharylAttkisson
    Sharyl Attkisson@SharylAttkisson
    This is to the best of my knowledge. Since answers weren't provided to me, I've tried to find them in hearings, etc.
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 23:23:43
  7. White House won't release images from Benghazi
    The White House Photo Office has declined CBS News requests to release images taken of US officials during the Sept. 11 Benghazi attacks. CBS News first requested the images on Oct. 31. In the past, the White House has released photos showing US officials during national security incidents.
    Cbsnews
  8. SharylAttkisson
    Sharyl Attkisson@SharylAttkisson
    UNANSWERED: What time was Ambassador’s Stevens’ body recovered, what are the known details surrounding his disappearance and death...
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 23:23:43
  9. SharylAttkisson
    Sharyl Attkisson@SharylAttkisson
    ...including where he/his body was taken/found/transported and by whom?
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 23:23:43
  10. SharylAttkisson
    Sharyl Attkisson@SharylAttkisson
    UNANSWERED: Who made the decision not to convene the Counterterrorism Security Group (CSG) the night of the Benghazi attacks?
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 23:23:44
  11. SharylAttkisson
    Sharyl Attkisson@SharylAttkisson
    UNANSWERED: We understand that convening the CSG a protocol under Presidential directive (“NSPD-46”). Is that true? If not, please explain..
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 23:23:44
  12. SharylAttkisson
    Sharyl Attkisson@SharylAttkisson
    UNANSWERED: .... if so, why was the protocol not followed?
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 23:23:44
  13. SharylAttkisson
    Sharyl Attkisson@SharylAttkisson
    UNANSWERED: Is the Administration revising the applicable Presidential directive? If so, please explain.
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 23:23:44
  14. SharylAttkisson
    Sharyl Attkisson@SharylAttkisson
    ANSWERED AT CONG. HEARINGS: Who is the highest-ranking official who was aware of pre-911 security requests from US personnel in Libya?
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 23:23:44
  15. SharylAttkisson
    Sharyl Attkisson@SharylAttkisson
    Secy Clinton said she was unaware of Stevens' security concerns/requests & that Undersecy Kennedy was highest official below her who knew.
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 23:23:44
  16. SharylAttkisson
    Sharyl Attkisson@SharylAttkisson
    However, Chmn of Jnt Chiefs Dempsey & Def Secy Panetta testified they knew of the security requests, but State didn't ask for their aid.
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 23:23:45
  17. SharylAttkisson
    Sharyl Attkisson@SharylAttkisson
    UNANSWERED: Who is/are the official(s) responsible for removing reference to al-Qaeda from the original CIA notes?
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 23:23:45
  18. SharylAttkisson
    Sharyl Attkisson@SharylAttkisson
    UNANSWERED: Was the President aware of Gen. Petraeus’ potential problems prior to Thurs., Nov. 8, 2012?
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 23:23:45
  19. SharylAttkisson
    Sharyl Attkisson@SharylAttkisson
    UNANSWERED: And What was the earliest that any White House official was aware? Please provide details
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 23:23:45
  20. SharylAttkisson
    Sharyl Attkisson@SharylAttkisson
    UNANSWERED: What is your response to the President stating that on Sept. 12, he called 911 a terrorist attack, in light of his CBS interview
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 23:23:45
  21. SharylAttkisson
    Sharyl Attkisson@SharylAttkisson
    ...on that date in which he answered that it was too early to know whether it was a terrorist attack?
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 23:23:45
  22. SharylAttkisson
    Sharyl Attkisson@SharylAttkisson
    UNANSWERED: Is anyone being held accountable for having no resources close enough to reach this high-threat area within 8+ hours on Sept. 11
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 23:23:46
  23. SharylAttkisson
    Sharyl Attkisson@SharylAttkisson
    ANSWERED: and has the Administration taken steps to have resources available sooner in case of emergency in the future?
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 23:23:46
  24. SharylAttkisson
    Sharyl Attkisson@SharylAttkisson
    Chmn of Jt Chiefs Dempsey testified that troops in the region were put on higher alert status after the 9/11/12 attacks..
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 23:23:46
  25. SharylAttkisson
    Sharyl Attkisson@SharylAttkisson
    ...he said he wasn't sure how long the higher alert status could be maintained. He didn't address the alleged lack of certain aircraft at
    Wed, Feb 27 2013 23:23:46

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