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Kyl Amendment on Leaks is Withdrawn, Amended, Reintroduced

A sweeping proposal by Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) to criminalize the unauthorized disclosure or publication of classified information about U.S. Government activities relating to terrorism was abruptly withdrawn on February…

03.02.07 | 1 min read
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White House “Strongly Opposes” Intel Budget Disclosure

The Bush Administration formally notified (pdf) the Senate this week that it objects to a provision in a pending bill on homeland security that would require publication of the annual…

03.02.07 | 2 min read
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Senate Proposal to Criminalize Leaks Sparks Opposition

A legislative proposal by Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) that would criminalize the unauthorized disclosure or publication of classified information “concerning efforts by the United States to identify, investigate, or prevent…

02.28.07 | 2 min read
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New Military Doctrine

A new U.S. Air Force directive “provides policies for managing nuclear weapons and weapon systems, and for protecting personnel, property, and the environment from hazardous exposure to radioactive materials.” See…

02.28.07 | 1 min read
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Declassification Board Weighs Intel Budget Disclosure

The Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB), an advisory body whose members were appointed by the President and the Congress, held its eleventh meeting on February 24 to receive public input…

02.26.07 | 2 min read
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