Downie Has To Play Scrooge For A Day

From a staff note sent from the Washington Post’s Len Downie, obtained by FishbowlDC:

To restate the obvious, the joy of the Christmas season should not be confused with the acceptance of gifts from newsmakers, news sources or others that would create a conflict of interest.

Any perishables received — flowers, fruit, cakes, turkeys, etc,– should be sent to an organization of your choice that can use them, along with a note to the sender saying you have done so.

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