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Okay, we’re already hearing from TPM Readers who’ve called their senators and reps about the April Iraq/Terrorism NIE.

The biggest bamboozle so far seems to be from the office of Rep. Jo Ann Davis (R-VA), which is telling constituents that the report has already been released, which hogwash of course. So her office seems to have decided to just lie to constituents.

Sens. DeWine, Warner and Allen all gives no comments.

Sen. Specter’s office says he’s probably against releasing the NIE to the public. But no straight answer.

But the offices of Sen. Santorum (R) and Rep. Gerlach (R) of Pennsylvania both helpfully say they’ll come up with an answer in a few weeks — which probably means after the election.

The only members of the House or the Senate so far who seem to be giving callers the time of day are the office of Sen. Voinovich (R), which is making helpful sounds but suggesting readers contact the White House directly. Sen. Nelson (D) of Florida’s office is saying he’ll have a statement on the issue out shortly.

(ed.note: If you don’t know what we’re talking about, see this post from earlier this morning.)

Rep. Biggert (R) in Illinois: no comment.

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