Which of the following statements about leaks is FALSE?
A) Leaks sometimes come from lower-level officials who hope to publicize what they view as their bosses' improper activities.
B) Most leaks originate with senior government officials, prominent politicians, and political activists.
C) Thousands of leaks each year are incorporated into news stories.
D) A federal statute makes it illegal to disclose the identities of covert intelligence operatives.
E) Leaks never occurred before the George W. Bush administration.

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The statement that leaks never occurred before the George W. Bush administration is false. Leaks have been a part of government and journalism long before the Bush administration.

Which of the Following Statements About Leaks Is FALSE