OBAMA DINNER CRASHERS LOOKING TO GET PAID: Michaele and Tareq Salahi shopping their story to the networks.

     The executive, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the network does not publicly discuss bookings, told The Associated Press that representatives for Michaele and Tareq Salahi contacted networks to urge them to "get their bids in" for an interview. The executive said the Virginia couple was looking for a payment in the mid-six figures range.

     Meanwhile, CNN confirmed that the Salahis had canceled an appearance they had scheduled for "Larry King Live" on Monday.

     Network news divisions say they don't pay for interviews. But for eagerly sought interviews in the past, they have offered to pay for access to exclusive material, such as pictures or videos from their subjects.

     Representatives for the couple did not immediately return telephone and e-mail requests for comment.

     For MORE of this AP story by David Bauder, go HERE.

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