Pentagon Panel Urges Lie Tests
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WASHINGTON — A Pentagon commission triggered by the Walker family spy case recommended today the expanded use of random polygraph tests for military personnel and civilian contractors handling sensitive material.
The report of the commission headed by retired Army Gen. Richard G. Stilwell recommends an array of measures to tighten security for classified military information. The recommendations are to go to Defense Secretary Caspar W. Weinberger, who will decide which to adopt. Some of the recommendations would require congressional action.
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