News organizations press White House to release visual proof of bin Laden’s death

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Source: The Raw Story

The Associated Press and other news organizations have officially taken the position that President Barack Obama should release visual proof of Osama bin Laden's death, claiming that without this level of transparency the White House is essentially deciding what is and is not newsworthy.

In an interview with The Atlantic Wire, AP senior managing editor Michael Oreskes explained the organization's position is that proof should be released to professional journalists, who would then decide whether to release the media or merely describe it.

"This information is important for the historical record," he reportedly said. "That's our view."

AP and other news organizations filed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests last week in hopes of triggering the release of visual confirmation of bin Laden's death. After a fierce internal debate that split the president's aides, Obama has maintained that he will not approve the release due to national security concerns.

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