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White House Order Ramps Up Spy Boss Powers

Historic overhaul signed by prez

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 31, 2008 5:36 AM CDT

(Newser) – A sweeping overhaul of spy powers will give the director of national intelligence broad new authority, reports the Wall Street Journal. Mike McConnell will be able to command information-sharing between agencies, hire and fire agency heads, and make major purchase decisions under a new executive...   Read full story »

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