After lobbyist boasts, Feinstein cancels event
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, abruptly canceled a campaign fundraising lunch scheduled for Wednesday after the Washington lobbyist helping to organize the event suggested in an invitation that the committee’s work would be served as the “first course.”
The Senate panel she chairs has long prided itself on staying above the political fray because of the sensitive nature of its work.
June 15, 2009
Dangerous Games Stop playing politics with the careers of intelligence officers.
The men and women who join U.S. intelligence organizations are patriots who choose to serve their country in silence and not for public recognition. Most labor for years in anonymity — some risking their lives in the process — without being able to discuss their work. Their achievements are usually shrouded in secrecy. Given the sensitive nature of their work, Congress historically has been deferential to intelligence officers not accused of wrongdoing and has avoided drawing them into political disputes. That is, until now.
Government to lose the Communications Minister Lord Carter
As the release of the final Digital Britain report draws near the latest announcement that its author Lord Stephen Carter is to step down as the communication Minister will come as a shock to a great many people.
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Many opponents in both industry and politics will be watching intently for his next move due to his sensitive nature of the work he is currently involved in.