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Congressional Oversight of Intelligence: Current Structure and Alternatives

Categories: Congress,Govt Processes/Organization,Spying/Intelligence

http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RL32525_20120314.pdf

This report describes the current select committees on intelligence, characteristics and a model for a possible joint committee, recent developments in Congressional oversight including increased auditing authority for the Government Accountability Office over intelligence activities, and obstacles affecting legislative oversight.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.com