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Sen. Kyl Modifies, Reintroduces Bill Criminalizing Leaks

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A proposal by Sen. Jon Kyl, R-AZ, to criminalize the unauthorized disclosure or publication of classified anti-terrorism information was withdrawn…

A proposal by Sen. Jon Kyl, R-AZ, to criminalize the unauthorized disclosure or publication of classified anti-terrorism information was withdrawn from committee consideration, modified and reintroduced as an amendment to a pending bill enacting recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. The revised amendment would penalize only Congressional personnel or other authorized personnel who disclose information in classified reports to Congress. (3/2/07)

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