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In early January, reporting by McClatchy revealed that some lawmakers were citing “legislative privilege” to withhold certain records, arguing they were entitled to keep them hidden from public view under the state constitution.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2023

Olsen declined to discuss what those discrepancies were, citing the ongoing criminal case, but said they potentially affected a small number of votes in the 2020 election.

From Washington Post • Oct. 7, 2022

Additionally, U.S. crude stockpiles rose 6 million barrels last week while distillate stocks fell, according to market sources who were citing American Petroleum Institute figures late on Tuesday.

From Reuters • Feb. 24, 2022

Mr. Inhofe did not say specifically when Gen. Miller registered his dissent with his chain of command, or what his specific concerns were, citing the fact that the discussion came in a closed briefing.

From Washington Times • Sep. 14, 2021

In a letter sent just before New Year’s Eve, K. Jane Williams, the acting administrator of the Federal Transit Administration, said the agreement the governors were citing was “nonexistent.”

From New York Times • Mar. 3, 2018