Feinstein: Intel Leaks Coming From The White House

Update 2:00 PM:   Las Vegas Review-Journal: [Today] GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney derided President Barack Obama's foreign policy, accusing him of insulting Israel, cozying up to Russia and leaking national security information about Iran for "political advantage" to bolster his re-election chances.

Romney called for a "full and prompt investigation" of the leaks by a special counsel.
"Whoever provided classified information to the media, seeking political advantage for the administration, must be exposed, dismissed and punished," Romney said to loud applause from veterans attending the American of Foreign Wars convention in Reno. "The time for stonewalling is over."  Romney said if he were elected he would not allow such leaks that could harm U.S. security.
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Today in Washington, D.C. - July 24, 2012:
Yesterday, excluding land sap bills and naming bills for government buildings, the House passed:
 H.R. 5859 (Voice Vote)  — "To repeal an obsolete provision in title 49, United States Code, requiring motor vehicle insurance cost reporting."
S. 1335 (Voice Vote)  — "To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide rights for pilots, and for other purposes." 

The House reconvened. Bills under consideration today and the remainder of the week:

 Under suspension of the rules:
HR 459 — Federal Reserve transparency (Audit the Fed)
HR 4157 — Preserving America’s family farms
HR 5986 — improving trade relations with African nations
Subject to a rule:
HR 6002 — Airline maintenance safety
HR 4078 — Regulatory freeze for jobs

Yesterday, the Senate voted 91-1 to confirm Michael Shipp to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey.

The Senate reconvened today. Pending is the motion to proceed to S. 3412, Democrats’ plan that would raise taxes on small businesses. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has filed cloture on the motion to proceed to the bill, setting up a cloture vote for tomorrow.
Other expected bill to be considered this week  S. 3393 — Middle class tax cuts extension and
S. 3414 — improving cybersecurity in the U.S. 

 So, tomorrow  the Senate showdown over the Bush tax cuts is expected. The Democrats’ plan would only continue existing tax rates for household income under $250,000. For those with incomes above $250,000, they would be taxed at a higher, 39.6 percent rate.  Two Democrats said they would oppose the bill – Sens. Joe Lieberman (I-CN) and Sen. Jim Webb (D-VA); they are both retiring after their current term. Senate Republicans have called for extending all tax rates for an additional year.  While President has said only those who are millionaires should pay more takes, he really meant all successful small business owners should also be taxed more - thus the lower $250,000.  This tax would affect S Corporations (thus small businesses) but would not affect C Corporations.  Obama and the democrats are promoting class warfare and refusing to cut spending and stop the growth of government especially through expanded regulations by government agencies.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein

According to the AP today, “The Democratic leader of the Senate Intelligence Committee said Monday that the White House appears to be responsible for some leaks of classified information. ‘I think the White House has to understand that some of this is coming from their ranks,’ Sen. Dianne Feinstein(D-CA)  told a World Affairs Council forum.”

The story continues, “Republicans have criticized the disclosures, arguing that members of the Obama administration were intentionally leaking classified material to enhance the president's reputation in an election year. Attorney General Eric Holder has appointed two attorneys to lead the investigation into who leaked information about U.S. involvement in cyberattacks on Iran and about an al-Qaida plot to place an explosive device aboard a U.S.-bound airliner. That hasn't satisfied some Republicans who have pressed for a special prosecutor.”

Among the recent troubling leaks we’ve seen are major New York Times stories about an administration “kill list” of terrorists and detailed descriptions of a cyberattack campaign against Iranian nuclear capabilities. Another prominent leak involved the intelligence methods that led to the discovery of a new al Qaeda plot to bomb airliners using underwear bombs.

These leaks are serious national security issues. It’s long past time to get to the bottom of who’s leaking what and why. If the leaks are coming from the White House, the American people deserve to know and the leaking needs to stop! Obama needs to fire some peoples. Regardless, failed continually leadership by President Obama needs to be replaced in November 2012 election. In the mean time, we are living with a security risk inside the American White House.

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