Senate report slams CIA for false Iraq threat assessments
A Senate Intelligence Committee report finds the CIA issued unfounded Iraq threat assessments that influenced the Bush administration’s push to war. It faults a broken culture and group think, criticizing Director Tenet and alleging misstatements by Bush and Powell. The panel notes potential White House pressure and calls for reforms.
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FBI appeals to U S Muslims and others to thwart attack
The FBI directs field offices to boost outreach to Muslims Arab Americans and Sikhs to deter a possible summer or fall terror strike. Attorney General Ashcroft says officials seek information from partners while noting no specific target. A security bulletin urges vigilance around energy facilities though lacking concrete threats.
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