Yes, but print journalists in America are constitutionally protected in their right to accept money for printing propaganda. The case is otherwise with broadcast journalists--but then, Broadcast Journalism is Unnecessary and Illegitimate .
Sure, they can be on Saddam's payroll. But let's know about. How long do you think Peter Jennings would last in his position if he were on the list?
A member of government taking bribes for his duties is illegal; a journalist in the pay of a foreign government is not. But let us know who they are - I hope we will find out more soon - then we can better judge their "objectivity."