Friday, September 10, 2010

A Book On The Afghan War Being Blocked By The Pentagon

EXCLUSIVE: Pentagon Attempts to Block Book on Afghan War -- FOX News

On the eve of Sept. 11, Fox News has learned the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency has attempted to block a book about the tipping point in Afghanistan and a controversial pre-9/11 data mining project called "Able Danger."

In a letter obtained by Fox News, the DIA says national security could be breached if "Operation Dark Heart" is published in its current form. The agency also attempted to block key portions of the book that claim "Able Danger" successfully identified hijacker Mohammed Atta as a threat to the United States before the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.

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More News On The Pentagon's Attempt To Block A Book On The Afghan War

Pentagon Plan: Buying Books to Keep Secrets -- New York Times
Afghan war book delayed over 'classified' material -- AP
Pentagon aims to buy up book -- Washington Post
Novel Way to Keep Information Secret -- Government Executive

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