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    Syrian Pilot Defects as CIA Helps Arm Rebels

    The Obama Administration insists that it's not providing arms to Syrian rebels, but other countries are, and weapons are being slipped across the border from Turkey. Today's New York Times reports that CIA officers are part of the operation. Terrorism correspondent Eric Schmitt wrote the story.

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

    The Obama Administration insists that it's not providing arms to Syrian rebels, but other countries are, and weapons are being slipped across the border from Turkey. Today's New York Times reports that CIA officers are part of the operation. Terrorism correspondent Eric Schmitt wrote the story.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Caitlin Shamberg

      KCRW

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      Gideon Brower

      Independent Producer

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      Eric Schmitt

      NY Times national security correspondent

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    The Farm Bill: Real Reform or Political Bait and Switch?
    1. 0:00Syrian Pilot Defects as CIA Helps Arm RebelsYou’re reading this
    2. 7:07The Farm Bill: Real Reform or Political Bait and Switch?
    3. 41:11Oracle Chief to buy Lanai
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