"Don't base your information on reports," Mr. Jaafari told the reporter.
Welch is also the prosecutor in a case involving a former CIA officer, Jeffrey Sterling, accused of leaking classified information on reported efforts to sabotage the Iranian nuclear program to New York Times reporter James Risen.
Mr. Sumwalt said he had no information on reports of engine trouble, but added that investigators were examining the plane's maintenance history.
He said three occupants of the car were being held for questioning, but had no immediate information on reports from witnesses that the Explorer was being chased by police.
1.43pm: More information on reports of Libyan aircraft launching fresh strikes on rebel positions around Ras Lanuf from Associated Press, where anti-Gaddafi forces are calling for the west to impose a no-fly zone.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 - Even as the Bush administration presses an aggressive campaign against leaks, some Congressional Republicans are joining Democrats in supporting government employees who say they have been punished for disclosing sensitive information on reported abuses.
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July 28 , 8a.m.: This story has been updated to include new information on reported Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Monday.
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