Quick question: Is this sentence grammatically correct:

[brainshrub]

Here it is:

"Bush's own press briefings show he made it policy to limit access to information to Congress."

Thanks-in-advance DU!

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

1. I'd toss in a "that"

"Bush's own press briefings show that he made it policy to limit access to information to Congress."

[skygazer]

2. Not sure but it's awkward

Too many "to"s.

How about "Bush's own press briefings show it was his policy to limit Congressional access to information."

[MissMillie]

3. that one sounds better

for sure

[brainshrub]

4. Yes, I like that.

Unless someone else comes up with something better, I'll use that.

[skygazer]

5. Glad to help

I'll be here all week. :P

[Kali]

6. also might make it absolutley clear what kind of info he limited

- intelligence information.

To nit pick (you asked) are you sure of the term policy? - to me that means a written set of guidelines, Could you mean:

"Bush's own press briefings show that he limited Congress' access to the full intelligence information."?

[brainshrub]

7. It's meant for a headline: (Tell me if it fits)

Here is the article I wrote, tell me if you think the headline fits:

www.brainshrub.com/congressional-access-information

[Kali]

12. Article is good too!

I like the part about them being surprized bloggers (or anybody) would go back and check their words. The #@*&^%^$@*)^%s.

[BigMcLargehuge]

8. it's correct

[ProfessorGAC]

9. Yes

The Professor

[Dangerously Amused]

10. How about:

"Bush's press briefings demonstrate his policy to limit Congressional access to intelligence information."

(I always try for the fewest words possible.)

Nice article.

Good luck.

[Kali]

11. I like the word "own" in there

it help emphasize HIS responsibility for the problem.

[brainshrub]

13. Thank-you for the kind words.

As Kali responded earlier, the word "own" connoted responsibility.

I'm happy you liked the essay.

:D