Light Crackdown on Leakers

For John, BLUF:  Leakers—people who don't play by the rules of normal people.  Nothing to see here; just move along.

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As someone wrote to me,

This report from Steven Aftergood puts a spotlight on an activity that may not be well understood, which is that many so-called leaks to the press are "authorized" by senior government officials for political, partisan, diplomatic, or security reasons or even some hidden personal reason.

Frankly, I don't like leaks, although I fully appreciate the role Whistle Blowers play in our system of governance, and have since the Continental Congress.

It is nice to see the US Congress taking its job seriously.

Regards  —  Cliff