Senate opens wide probe into DEA coverup claims
Washington investigators launch a sweeping Senate inquiry into the Drug Enforcement Administration amid reports the agency's anti narcotics fight is marred by backbiting and alleged illegal activities. Chairman Henry M Jackson leads the Government Operations Subcommittee with a summer long schedule and ranking member Charles H Percy guiding the minority.
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Witness list grows for DEA corruption probes hearings
Approximately three dozen witnesses are to testify including FBI agents and officials from at least five agencies. Vernon D. Acree and former DEA Administrator John R. Bartels Jr. are named, with Silberman to be questioned about Promuto case charges. The hearings aim to show DEA failures under Nixon standards and gaps with Customs.
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