CBS reporter Sharyl Attkisson delivered her promised update on Benghazi tonight, via Twitter.
As promised, I will give an update on the Benghazi info CBS asked the Admin. to provide last Oct.
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
Attkisson says that CBS these questions to the White House back in October. She tweeted them a month ago, promising an update. Tonight’s update deals both with the questions that have been answered and those that have not.
UNANSWERED: What time was Ambassador’s Stevens’ body recovered, what are the known details surrounding his disappearance and death…
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
…including where he/his body was taken/found/transported and by whom?
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
UNANSWERED: Who made the decision not to convene the Counterterrorism Security Group (CSG) the night of the Benghazi attacks?
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
UNANSWERED: We understand that convening the CSG a protocol under Presidential directive (“NSPD-46”). Is that true? If not, please explain..
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
UNANSWERED: …. if so, why was the protocol not followed?
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
UNANSWERED: Is the Administration revising the applicable Presidential directive? If so, please explain.
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
ANSWERED AT CONG. HEARINGS: Who is the highest-ranking official who was aware of pre-911 security requests from US personnel in Libya?
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
Secy Clinton said she was unaware of Stevens’ security concerns/requests & that Undersecy Kennedy was highest official below her who knew.
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
However, Chmn of Jnt Chiefs Dempsey & Def Secy Panetta testified they knew of the security requests, but State didn’t ask for their aid.
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
UNANSWERED: Who is/are the official(s) responsible for removing reference to al-Qaeda from the original CIA notes?
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
UNANSWERED: Was the President aware of Gen. Petraeus’ potential problems prior to Thurs., Nov. 8, 2012?
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
UNANSWERED: And What was the earliest that any White House official was aware? Please provide details
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
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
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
…on that date in which he answered that it was too early to know whether it was a terrorist attack?
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
UNANSWERED: Is anyone being held accountable for having no resources close enough to reach this high-threat area within 8+ hours on Sept. 11
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
ANSWERED: and has the Administration taken steps to have resources available sooner in case of emergency in the future?
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
Chmn of Jt Chiefs Dempsey testified that troops in the region were put on higher alert status after the 9/11/12 attacks..
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
…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
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
..major US naval base very close to libya
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
UNANSWERED: A Benghazi victim’s family member stated that Mrs. Clinton told him she would find and arrest whoever made the anti-Islam video,
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
Is this accurate? If so, what was Mrs. Clinton’s understanding at the time of what would be the grounds for arrest?
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
If true, what is the Administration’s view regarding other videos or future material that it may wish were not published, but are legal?
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
PARTIAL ANSWER: We requested timeline of Pres. Obama’s actions and decision making on Benghazi night.
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
Secy Clinton testified Pres. Obama didn’t speak to her that night or throughout the attacks.
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
After the initial briefing on LIbya and other matters at the very outset, Chmn of Jt Chiefs said Pres. Obama didn’t communicate with him and
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
Def Secy Panetta testified Pres. Obama didn’t speak with him either throughout the attacks.
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
So what was the president doing all that time?
Officials have said Pres. Obama was very much kept informed of what was happening.
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
UNANSWERED: White House still will not respond to our request for any White House photos taken Benghazi nite.
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
UNANSWERED: Admin. still hasn’t provided Benghazi surveillance video originally promised for public release around last Thanksgiving
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
UNANSWERED: Admin. hasn’t provided accounting of Benghazi survivors or the transcripts of their interviews done shortly after the attacks.
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
\At a press conference 11/14/12, President Obama stated that his Admin. has provided all info regarding “what happened in Benghazi.”
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
No agency has provided documents responsive to our Freedom of Info (FOI) requests on Benghazi.
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
We’ve asked the NSA, State Dept, Defense Intelligence Agency, CIA
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
So far, not one piece of paper generated by these public agencies on Benghazi nite is deemed a document the public is entitled to see.
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
Let’s be real: if enough people in the public, media and Congress don’t ask, then any Administration has the option to not answer.
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013
I’m a big fan of FOI (Freedom of Info) but the Administrations I’ve covered (both Dem & Repub) seem to have made an art form out of ignoring
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) February 28, 2013











Excuse me Sharyl, some gentlemen with badges are here to see you.
Excuse me Sharyl, some gentlemen with badges are here to see you.
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That's because the media has been doing four years of something that is a near rhyme for attkissin...
They got thrown off the plane...during the CAMPAIGN. Right...who could have ever seen THIS coming! It's so ...um...out of character. Give me a break.
That's because the media has been doing four years of something that is a near rhyme for attkissin...
They got thrown off the plane...during the CAMPAIGN. Right...who could have ever seen THIS coming! It's so ...um...out of character. Give me a break.