Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Trying To Deter U.S. Intelligenec Leaks


GOP Senators Press Holder For Special Prosecutor Into Potential National Security Leaks -- FOX News

GOP senators are putting the pressure on Attorney General Eric Holder to appoint a special counsel to investigate whether the White House is responsible for national security leaks.

“The numerous national security leaks reportedly originating out of the executive branch in recent months have been stunning,” according to a copy of the letter to Holder, signed by more than 30 GOP senators and obtained by Fox News. “If there were ever a case requiring an outside special counsel with bipartisan acceptance and widespread public trust, this is it.”

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More News On U.S. Intelligence Leaks

GOP senators welcome steps to deter classified leaks but insist on special counsel -- Washington Post/AP
GOP senators seek special counsel to probe leaks -- AP
Security Leaks Require U.S. Congressional Probe, Republicans Say -- Bloomberg
McCain: New leak rules not enough to fix problem -- The Hill
Senators ask Holder to appoint independent counsel to investigate leaks -- Daily Caller
McCain renews call for independent leak probe -- Politico
Clapper issues anti-leak rules -- UPI
Director of National Intelligence announces anti-leak measures -- L.A. Times
Intelligence Chief Announces New Rules to Curb Leaks -- New York Times
New measures approved to stem intelligence leaks -- Washington Post
Intel agencies up lie detector use to find leaks -- CBS
Intelligence Polygraph Exams Will Probe Leaks, Clapper Says -- Bloomberg Businessweek
U.S spy chief toughens employee polygraph to stem leaks -- Reuters
GOP senators ask where's 'outrage' on intel leaks -- MSNBC

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