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WASHINGTON — Talk about a biting critique of the media. President Bush’s dog Barney wasn’t much in the mood for friendly attention during his walk outside the White House on Thursday. So when Reuters reporter Jon Decker reached down to pet the Scottish terrier, the dog bit Decker’s right index finger.
Reporter April Ryan of American Urban Radio Networks happened to capture the moment on video. And, naturally, it soon wound up on YouTube.
Sally McDonough, a spokeswoman for first lady Laura Bush, said of Barney, “I think it was his way of saying he was done with the paparazzi.” Laura Bush asked McDonough to call Decker and make sure he was all right. McDonough reports that Decker “is being a good sport about it all.” The Associated Press
