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Senators Probe CIA Shakeup and Helms Confidence
Key senators worry Richard Helms may have been sidelined by a shakeup that shifts more control to military leaders. Helms says his authority remains intact, while critics push for more scrutiny. Defense officials and Kissinger oversight broadened, with Cushman Jr. and joint chiefs gaining influence. Only a small subset of lawmakers receive budget and operations briefings, sparking unease over undisclosed intelligence actions including covert Laos support.
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Nixon
Stuart Symington
Dmo
Amt
J. William Fulbright
D-Ark
Pentagon
John Stennis
Dmiss
Helms
Senate
CIA
Robert B. Cushman Jr
Cushman
CTA
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Secretary of Defense
Allen Ellender
Dala
Senate Appropriations Committee
Laos