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A Double Agent, the CIA and al Qaeda
When a double agent turned into a suicide bomber, seven US intelligence agents were killed. How much expertise did the CIA lose? What does the incident say about the abilities of al-Qaeda — and the quality of US intelligence? Also, the Obama Administration wants to crack down on smog.
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenWhen a double agent turned into a suicide bomber, seven US intelligence agents were killed. How much expertise did the CIA lose? What does the incident say about the abilities of al-Qaeda — and the quality of US intelligence? Also, the Environmental Protection Agency promotes new regulations to improve the quality of the air Americans breathe.
White House Photo:Pete Souza; January 5, 2010
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3 storiesGauging the Effectiveness of Our Intelligence System
The near-disaster over Detroit on Christmas Day has "reignited long-simmering concerns about intelligence reforms" implemented in the aftermath of September 11. That's according to the Washington Post, raising questions today about the National Counterterrorism Center , created to force 16 different intelligence agencies to share information. …
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A promising lead on Osama bin Laden's top aide, Ayman al-Zawahri, drew the CIA's leading al Qaeda hunters to meet in Afghanistan last week with a Jordanian doctor.
Read the story34 minThe EPA Proposes Tighter Smog Rules
Ozone is one of the most dangerous pollutants in emissions from power plants and motor vehicles, one of the elements that cause health effects, up to and including death. The Obama Environmental Protection Agency has proposed much tougher rules against smog than those set by the Bush Administration.
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