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To Evade Penalty, Key AIPAC Witness Seeks to Quash Subpoena

In an unusual maneuver designed to evade a threat of government sanction, a key defense witness in the trial of two former officials of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee…

09.02.08 | 2 min read
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Recently Published Hearings on National Security

Numerous congressional records on national security policy have been published in the last couple of weeks, including those listed below (mostly pdf). Some of them may have continuing reference value….

08.27.08 | 1 min read
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White House Signing Statements “Unsubstantiated,” Report Says

The Bush Administration’s use of presidential signing statements to indicate disapproval of enacted legislation has generated confusion and has undermined congressional oversight of national defense policy, the House Armed Services…

08.20.08 | 2 min read
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Senate Report Scrutinizes the State Secrets Privilege

A new report from the Senate Judiciary Committee examines the use of the state secrets privilege by the executive branch and describes the intent of new legislation to strengthen judicial…

08.12.08 | 2 min read
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Disabled Intel Satellite Restored to Operation by NRO

A U.S. intelligence satellite that had ceased to function was recently restored to operation by engineers from the National Reconnaissance Office and its industry affiliates, the NRO said. The episode…

08.06.08 | 1 min read
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