Senate weighs revealing CIA budget amid spy program debate
The Senate faces a vote within 10 days on disclosing the CIA budget and approving intelligence oversight reforms. The 6 to 5 committee split opposed publishing the budget figure, citing national security concerns, while White House aides vow to block disclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
CIA
Washington
U.S
Senate Intelligence Committee
White House
Intelligence Committee
Mike Mansfield
United States
George Bush
Edward H. Levi
Es Mondale
Hart of
Michigan
Gary Hart
Senate panel catalogues CIA covert actions and academic ties
The intelligence panel reports about 900 major covert action projects since 1961 with thousands more minor efforts. It notes risks of unintended consequences and low recent activity outside Angola. It describes CIA use of academics in 100 institutions, publishing, and media cover for agents, plus new guidelines to curb paid relationships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
of Churches
CIA
House
Ford
Secree
CLA
United States
Angola
Also Mentioned on This Page
Congress
John Tower
Texas
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Goldwater Sa
Senate Committee
Foreign and Military Intelligence
New York Times
Joe Oe
Williamsonziegler, Inc
Lefferson Rd
Tytus Avenue
Middletown
the Beers Prize
Anea
Dick Nunery
Central Ave
McAlpin’s Super Jeans
McAlpin's Boys Wear
Towne Mall
Sat
Sun