Reporter Dave Lee Scribe Is Preparing a Story on the War

Reporter Dave Lee Scribe is preparing a story on the war in Iraq highlighting the cost of the war. Journalist wanted to make the public aware of how the money was being used and where on suspicion that the money was not being well spent. Scribe submitted an FOIA request to the Department of Defense requesting documents showing what supplies were purchased and where they were sent for use. As a member of the press, Scribe has special privileges - not held by the general public - to access information that is critical to national security.