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Intelligence Issues for Congress
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This report gives an overview of current intelligence issues of interest to the 112th Congress. It includes background and analysis including most recent development, ongoing Congressional concerns, specific issues for the 112th Congress, and a summary of related legislation from the 109th through the 112th Congresses.
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June 1, 2010
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Best, Richard A., Jr.
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Intelligence Implications of the Military Technical Revolution
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The availability of precise, real-time intelligence has been an integral part of a military technical revolution being implemented by the Department of Defense for post-Cold War conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Providing this intelligence requires new types of equipment, analysis and organizational relationships within the U.S. intelligence community.
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May 1, 1995
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Best, Richard A., Jr.
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Intelligence Authorization Legislation: Status and Challenges
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June 1, 2012
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Grimmett, Richard F.
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The Director of National Intelligence (DNI)
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This report describes the creation, responsibilities, and authorities of the U.S. Director of National Intelligence (DNI).
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May 1, 2018
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DeVine, Michael E.
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Congressional Oversight of Intelligence: Current Structure and Alternatives
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This report first describes the current select committees on intelligence and then the former Joint Committee on Atomic Energy, often cited as a model for a counterpart on intelligence.
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April 1, 2008
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Kaiser, Frederick M.
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Intelligence Issues for Congress
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This report discusses the U.S. Intelligence Community's status and priorities in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
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October 1, 2002
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Best, Richard A., Jr.
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Intelligence Issues for Congress
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This report discusses intelligence issues for Congress including narcotics trafficking, conflicts between Israel and Palestine, in Iraq, and among the former Yugoslav states, and North Korean missile capabilities. Updated October 1, 2002.
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October 1, 2002
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Best, Richard A., Jr.
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Intelligence Issues for Congress
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This report discusses intelligence issues for Congress including terrorism, conflicts between Israel and Palestine, in Iraq, and among the former Yugoslav states, and North Korean missile capabilities. Updated February 1, 2005.
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February 1, 2005
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Best, Richard A., Jr.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Education
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This report discusses artificial intelligence in education, including current applications, benefits and drawbacks, and policy considerations.
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August 1, 2018
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Joyce, J. Lu. & Harris, Laurie A.
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Satellite Surveillance: Domestic Issues
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This report provides background on the development of intelligence satellites and identifies the roles various agencies play in their management and use. Issues surrounding the current policy and proposed changes are discussed, including the findings of an Independent Study Group (ISG) with respect to the increased sharing of satellite intelligence data.
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February 1, 2010
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Best, Richard A., Jr. & Elsea, Jennifer K.
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Amendments to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Set to Expire May 27, 2011
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This report discusses the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) which provides a statutory framework by which government agencies may, when gathering foreign intelligence investigation, obtain authorization to conduct electronic surveillance or physical searches, utilize pen registers and trap and trace devices, or access specified business records and other tangible things. Authorization for such activities is typically obtained via a court order from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillan…
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March 1, 2011
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Liu, Edward C.
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Covert Action: Legislative Background and Possible Policy Questions
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This report examines the statutory procedures governing covert action and associated questions to consider.
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December 1, 2008
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Cumming, Alfred
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Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR): The U-2 Aircraft and Global Hawk UAV Programs
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Among airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconaissance (ISR) platforms, the U-2 Dragon Lady and the RQ-4A Global Hawk are especially valuable. This report discusses how best to use existing and planned manned and unmanned ISR aircraft to most effectively satisfy the Department of Defense's (Dod) requirements for timely and accurate information on enemy forces.
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December 1, 2000
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Best, Richard A., Jr. & Bolkcom, Christopher
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9/11 Commission Recommendations: New Structures and Organization
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This report discusses proposals addressing shortcomings concerning civil liberties protection, development, intelligence community management. and intelligence expertise as well as implications assessment. This report displays a chronology of development about the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission.
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September 1, 2004
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Relyea, Harold C.
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Overview of Constitutional Challenges to NSA Collection Activities and Recent Developments
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This report focuses on two main National Security Agency (NSA) collection activities approved by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) established under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) of 1978. The first is the bulk collection of telephony metadata for domestic and international telephone calls. The second involves the interception of Internet-based communications and is targeted at foreigners who are not within the United States, but may also inadvertently acquire…
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April 1, 2014
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Liu, Edward C.; Nolan, Andrew & Thompson, Richard M., II
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European Union Efforts to Counter Disinformation
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This report discusses European Union efforts to counter the use of propaganda by both state and non-state actors, including new strategies to combat disinformation.
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December 1, 2016
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Morelli, Vincent L. & Archick, Kristin
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National Security Letters: Proposals in the 112th Congress
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This report reprints the text of the five National Security Letter (NSL) statutes as they now appear and as they appeared prior to amendment by the USA PATRIOT Act.
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February 1, 2011
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Doyle, Charles
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China: Suspected Acquisition of U.S. Nuclear Weapon Secrets
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This CRS Report discusses China’s suspected acquisition of U.S. nuclear weapon secrets, including that on the W88, the newest U.S. nuclear warhead, since the late 1970s. This current controversy, began in early 1999, raises policy issues about whether U.S. security is further threatened by the PRC’s suspected use of U.S. nuclear weapon secrets in its development of nuclear forces, as well as whether the Administration’s response to the security problems is effective or mishandled and whether it…
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February 1, 2006
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Kan, Shirley A.
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Privacy: An Overview of Federal Statutes Governing Wiretapping and Electronic Eavesdropping
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This report discusses laws making it illegal to wiretap telephones or eavesdrop on other forms of telecommunication and electronic communication, such as email, without a court order.
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August 1, 2001
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Stevens, Gina Marie & Doyle, Charles
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Latin America and the Caribbean: Fact Sheet on Leaders and Elections
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This report provides the results of recent elections in Latin America and the Caribbean. It includes three tables organized by region, containing the date of each country's independence, the name of the newly elected president or prime minister, and the projected date of the next election. Information in this report was gathered from numerous sources, including the U.S. State Department, Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA's) World Fact Book, International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)…
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March 1, 2016
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DeBruyne, Nese F.
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Cuba: Issues for Congress
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This report examines the economic and political situation in Cuba, including the human rights situation, and U.S. policy toward Cuba. The report also analyzes a number of issues facing Congress in U.S. policy toward Cuba, including: the overall direction of U.S. policy; challenges to U.S. policy in the World Trade Organization; restrictions on commercial food and medical exports; restrictions on travel; bilateral drug trafficking cooperation; Cuba and terrorism; funding for U.S.-government spon…
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February 1, 2002
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Sullivan, Mark P. & Taft-Morales, Maureen
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The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC)—Responsibilities and Potential Congressional Concerns
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This report looks at inadequacies present in the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) which prevent the Center from adequately performing its duty. These inadequacies include issues with agency organization, lack of resources, and a focus on threats from Yemen over domestic threats.
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February 1, 2011
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Best, Richard A., Jr.
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Terrorist Watchlist Checks and Air Passenger Prescreening
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March 1, 2007
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