Clinton Seeks More Spy Funds, Story Says
President Clinton has asked Congress to authorize more money for spy agencies, satellites and other intelligence activities in the next fiscal year, a published report said.
The President’s request is in the Defense Department budget that also includes cuts in military spending, the New York Times reported in today’s editions.
Sections of the defense budget dealing with intelligence activities are classified. The Times said its information came from unidentified congressional and Administration officials.
Two intelligence officials contacted Wednesday night by the Associated Press said the budget contained increases in some intelligence areas and decreases in others.
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