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The Straight Story

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8. Right, they did reach the correct number (and I hope the WH does reply), but
Wed Feb 6, 2013, 11:21 AM
Feb 2013

"To avoid the appearance of improper influence, the White House may decline to address certain procurement, law enforcement, adjudicatory, or similar matters properly within the jurisdiction of federal departments or agencies, federal courts, or state and local government in its response to a petition. "

"The White House may elect to respond to petitions at any time, including those that have not crossed the first or second threshold."

And as noted in the OP, congress is now looking into this matter...so we may never get a reply (but you are correct on the dates, thank you for pointing out that)

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