The Clinton administration in 1993 announced restrictions on press access to Room 140 (Upper Press) and subsequently rescinded those restrictions.
January 01, 1993
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historical
Historical precedent for restricting and then reversing restrictions on journalist access to a specific White House space.
Room 140, also known as 'Upper Press,' is a West Wing space located near the Oval Office that houses offices for senior White House communications officials, including the press secretary.
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structural
Describes the physical location and function of a named West Wing room used for White House communications staff.
Credentialed White House journalists have historically been permitted to enter Room 140, often called 'Upper Press,' near the Oval Office on short notice to speak with senior officials.
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temporal
Describes customary access practice for credentialed reporters to a specific White House space used for informal newsgathering.
Credentialed White House journalists historically had short-notice access to Room 140 (also called "Upper Press") near the Oval Office to speak with senior officials.
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temporal
Describes prior press access practices within the White House communications area.