I Didn't Jump On This Story When It Broke, But Can Help Clear The Guy's Name

I try my best to find real evidence before accusing others. It only makes sense and can prevent libel suits. The righties don't worry about such niceties.

Remember Larry Hanauer, the Democratic aide on the House Intelligence Committee whose clearance was yanked because he was suspected of leaking the Iraq NIE?

House Intel Chairman Pete Hoekstra (R-MI) probably hopes you don't, because, as Roll Call reports (sub. req.), Hanauer's access to classified info has been quietly reinstated, "essentially clearing the aide of accusations that he leaked a sensitive report on the Iraq War to The New York Times."

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