VOA标准英语2012--Secret Service Scandal Continues to Shake Washington
时间：2012-04-23 07:56:40
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Secret Service Scandal Continues to Shake Washington
As photos surfaced of one of the Colombian women allegedly involved, other details also have emerged - including the identities of two agents ousted1 so far from the agency.
David Chaney and Greg Stokes - both
supervisors2 - are among the agents leaving. The agency has expanded its
investigation3 to determine exactly how many personnel may have been involved.
At least 11 members of the U.S. military also are believed to have been involved - the military is conducting its own investigation.
In his only remarks so far, the president said he had respect for the Secret Service, but awaits the results of
investigations4.
"I'll wait until the full investigation is completed before I pass final judgment," said Obama.
The White House is defending the Secret Service director who faces increasing pressure from the U.S. Congress.
Press Secretary Jay Carney angrily rejected suggestions by prominent Republicans that the Secret Service scandal - along with other recent
controversies5 - reflect a failure of leadership by the president.
"It is
preposterous6 to politicize the Secret Service, to politicize the behavior of, the terrible conduct of some soldiers in Afghanistan in a war that has been going on for 10 years."
There is anger over the scandal on both sides of the political
aisle7.
"It's so, what would be the word, disgusting, disconcerting, and every D-word you can think of," said House of Representatives Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi.
House and Senate committee hearings next week will ensure that the Secret Service scandal
remains8 prominently in the headlines.
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