Congress and the Intelligence Community

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This course This will examine the interplay between the laws, practices and policies of the United States Intelligence Community and how they are influenced by the US Congress. While discussion of the history of intelligence activities with congress and laws dating from the origins of our colonial days will necessarily shape the framework of the class, the focus shall particularly be on current debates and challenges faced by the United States Congress and its role in Intelligence and National Security in the 21st Century.