[Leroy S. Mort]

Mr. Rather and a top network executive, Betsy West, met in Texas with a man who was said to have helped the news division obtain the memos, a former Guard officer named Bill Burkett.

Betsy West appears to be pretty high up the food chain:

"Betsy West became Senior Vice President, Prime Time, CBS News, in June 2001. Before that, she was Vice President, Prime Time, CBS News (1998-2001). In that capacity, she oversees CBS News primetime broadcasts, including 60 Minutes Sunday and weekday and 48 Hours Mystery."

She was also apparantly involved in "sugar-coating" Private Jessica Lynch's interview deal:

"Attached you will find the outlines of a proposal that includes ideas from CBS News, CBS Entertainment, MTV Networks and Simon & Schuster publishers," wrote CBS News senior vice president Betsy West. "From the distinguished reporting of CBS News to the youthful reach of MTV, we do believe this is a unique combination of projects that will do justice to Jessica's inspiring story."

[Swampmarine]

Yea, and for all we know she could have been one of the skeptic's at CBS that was steamrolled by Rather, et.al.. We should wait and see what comes out.