Sentence examples for briefings background from inspiring English sources

"Deliberative materials" are broadly defined as "communications and other materials, including opinions, analyses, briefings, background information, recommendations, suggestions, drafts, correspondence about drafts, and notes, created or prepared in the process of reaching a decision concerning a policy or course of action".

Nor did the committee see much point in boycotting the background briefings.

Ms. Johnson said The Associated Press had objected to scheduled background briefings for the last two years.

Pilling did deal with journalists during his time in Northern Ireland, usually in providing background briefings.

Too reactive, the ARLC supremo opined in background briefings to select journalists.

"Solid reporting on these issues could enhance press credibility, countering what might be lost by accepting background briefings," he said.

[C8.] News Media Pressure White House The Washington bureau chiefs at seven news organizations are pressing the White House to curtail the use of background briefings.

Public news conferences raised alarm, private background briefings raised doubts and every answer seemed to raise more questions.

Bigfoot reporters for the Times and Washington Post, etc., write down what the officials tell them in private background briefings.

Background briefings provide reporters with additional context when other officials are speaking on the record, Mr. McClellan said.

Sandy Johnson, the Washington bureau chief for The Associated Press, said the government's message was undermined by background briefings.