Are some federal agencies under a media lockdown?

Name: Are some federal agencies under a media lockdown?
Uploaded: 2017-01-26T00:10:21Z
Duration: P339S
Description: According to various news outlets, the Trump administration is attempting to limit the flow of information out of key government agencies. EPA staff are reportedly banned from sending press releases or posting to social media, and the Interior Department and Agriculture Department face similar orders. The White House denies those claims. Juliet Eilperin of The Washington Post joins Jeffrey Brown.

Clip: 01/25/2017 | 5m 39s

According to various news outlets, the Trump administration is attempting to limit the flow of information out of key government agencies. EPA staff are reportedly banned from sending press releases or posting to social media, and the Interior Department and Agriculture Department face similar orders. The White House denies those claims. Juliet Eilperin of The Washington Post joins Jeffrey Brown.

Aired: 01/25/17

Rating: NR

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