Sharing Secrets With Lawmakers Congress As a User of Intelligence

Describes how intelligence-sharing with Congress has developed since 1947. Contrasts Congress as a user of intelligence with consumers in the Exec. Branch (EB). Describes intelligence-sharing with Congress as it is carried out today. Assesses the effects of intelligence-sharing on the work of the legislative & EB -- including the work of the Intelligence Community (IC) itself. Discusses difficulties in the relationships for the IC, for the rest of the EB, & for Congress. Contains recommendations as to how the relationship between the IC & Congress might be made less contentious & better satisfy the needs of both branches.Snider, L. Britt is the author of 'Sharing Secrets With Lawmakers Congress As a User of Intelligence' with ISBN 9780788183331 and ISBN 0788183338.