It says other TV networks refused to hire Rather because of the damage executives at his former company did to his reputation after a disputed 2004 report on President Bush. Rather says he met with CNN, ABC, and NBC in 2006 to talk about employment after his departure from CBS. But according to Rather, they refused to hire him because they said he brought "too much baggage." Rather's papers say he could have defended the Bush story, but relied on the network's promises to defend him and extend his contract. CBS says it will file an appropriate motion to dismiss.