Outrage Over Obama Administration Leaks Grows In Congress -- L.A. Times
WASHINGTON -- Sen. John McCain’s furor over leaks made by current and former members of President Obama’s administration has prompted more lawmakers to join the call for an investigation.
McCain, who took to the Senate floor alongside Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.) Tuesday to raise allegations that classified details crucial to the composition of two New York Times exposes, which exposed the extent of U.S. involvement in cyberattacks against Iran and the White House’s secret "Kill List," were divulged to journalists for political reasons.
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More News On Congress Calling For An Investigation On U.S. Intelligence Leaks
Bipartisan congressional group calls for legislative action on leaks -- L.A. Times
Top lawmakers overseeing intelligence vow to investigate and plug White House leaks -- Washington Post/AP
Calls grow for outside probe of U.S. national security leaks -- Reuters
White House leaks draw ire of lawmakers' group -- Politico
White House leaks meet growing outrage -- Politico
FBI Probes Leaks on Iran Cyberattack -- Wall Street Journal
Update #1: Here are the five leaks that has gotten everyone steamed.
Update #2: The Democrats are circling the wagons in defending the White House. U.S. Senator Kerry (D) denies the White House is involved in these leaks.
Update #3: The White House has rejected any independent investigation on the leaks.
My Comment: What's my take .... these intelligence leaks have become political .... and when it becomes political it demands an independent investigation. But with the White House refusing to proceed with an independent investigation, I can then only conclude that they have something to hide.
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