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National Intelligence Estimate on Continued al Qaeda Threat

The Bush Administration today declassified part of a National Intelligence Estimate saying al Qaeda has increased its ability to attack the United States. The partly declassified NIE, was presented to reporters by Fran Townsend, the President's assistant for homeland security. Brian Bender is national security reporter for the Boston…

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

The Bush Administration today declassified part of a National Intelligence Estimate saying al Qaeda has increased its ability to attack the United States. The partly declassified NIE, was presented to reporters by Fran Townsend, the President's assistant for homeland security.Brian Bender is national security reporter for the Boston Globe.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Bryan Bender

    senior national correspondent for Politico, where he covers the Pentagon, NASA, and the defense and aerospace industries

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