The Seattle Times: Nation & World: Education chief defends deal with conservative commentator: "Documents released last week by the department under the Freedom of Information Act stipulated that Williams would use his relationships with black television producers to encourage them to 'periodically address' issues raised by No Child Left Behind. The contract also envisaged on-air interviews with Paige and other Education Department officials with Williams, host of a syndicated TV show, 'The Right Side.'

Williams has apologized for what he described as 'a lapse of judgment' in agreeing to the contract, which he did not disclose to viewers. Like Paige, he has insisted he did nothing illegal."