1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2. How does the news media view the White House restrictions on photographing the President while he is performing official duties? Be specific.

3. List the types of media included in those who said that limiting access to the President undercut Obama's pledge to create a more transparent government.

4. What are the American Society of News Editors [ASNE] and the Associated Press Media Editors [APME] urging their members to do?

5. What is the Associated Press' policy on using official photos from the White House (as opposed to using photos their own independent photographers take of the President)?

6. a) How does Obama spokesman Josh Earnest portray the distribution to the news media of photos of the President taken by his staff photographer?
b) Do you agree with Mr. Earnest's assertion?

7. Kathleen Carroll, AP executive editor and senior vice president, said "We aren't asking to make pictures of the president putting on his socks in the private quarters every morning. We are asking simply to be allowed back into the room when he signs legislation, shakes hands with other leaders, and otherwise discharges his public duties."
Why do you think President Obama is blocking the press from access to many events in which he performs public duties, even after having pledged to create a more transparent government?