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July 9, 2009

Obama Threatens Intelligence Bill Veto to Prevent Widening Briefings
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The news comes as the Obama administration has issued a threat to veto a
House intelligence bill if it calls for widening disclosures of CIA
operations. The White House is currently required to brief Congressional
intelligence committee leaders on covert actions. A provision in the
bill would allow the committee heads to determine if the briefings can
be opened up to other panel members. The House is expected to vote on
the intelligence authorization bill later today.



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