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                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: THURSDAY, February 21, 1991                   TAG: 9102210501
SECTION: NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL                    PAGE: C-6   EDITION: EVENING 
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DATELINE: WASHINGTON                                LENGTH: Short

PANEL KILLS PROPOSED SECRECY OATH

Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee defeated a Republican move Wednesday to require a secrecy oath from panel members and staff, drawing a charge that they are lax about national security.

The flare-up was more political than substantive, reflecting deep partisan divisions on the committee and a continuing effort by Republicans to paint Democrats as weak on intelligence and national security issues.

Rep. Bud Shuster, R-Pa., said he sought the oath to "set a good example" for Washington's defense and intelligence community.

Shuster's remarks continued the criticism begun two weeks ago after House Speaker Thomas Foley, D-Wash., appointed members to the panel that Republicans - reportedly including President Bush - considered too liberal. - Associated Press 


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