Bush tightens access to top security briefings
President Bush accused lawmakers of leaking secrets and restricted top secret Congressional briefings to House and Senate leaders and committee chairs. He cited risking troops and warned of stricter controls while open to broader access later. Lawmakers urged broader on-need access and referenced federal law under discussion.
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