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Senators charge CIA with political leaning criticism arises in Senate over biased briefing
Three Democrats wrote to CIA Director William Casey charging analyst Constantine Menges gave a biased Central America briefing, undermining credibility and suggesting politicization of the agency. The letter seeks action and reflects debate on objectivity versus conservative input, while Sen. Jesse Helms defended Menges as presenting credible conclusions shared by other intelligence agencies.
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Associated Press
Washington
William J. Casey
CIA
Senate
Casey
Cuba
Central America
Paul E. Tsongas
Massachusetts
Claiborne Pell
Rhode Island
Christopher J. Dodd
Connecticut
Reagan
Constantine Menges
Menges
Conser
Helms
Foreign Relations Subcommittee
Latin America
U.S