Word: informed
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Although Bush had met Rodriguez three times, he claimed to be unaware of any connection between the operative and the resupply efforts. Gregg told TIME that he had neglected to inform Bush of Rodriguez's discussion about the contras because "it was not something the Vice President or I was interested...
Only problem was, the cagers forgot to inform the visiting Jaspers--or the two officials--of their intentions. With the permission of the refs, therefore, Manhattan continued play and turned a would-be rout back into a game again. It eventually took a Mike Gielen four-point play with three minutes left in the contest for Harvard to regain firm hold on the game...
News of Boesky's misdoings echoed as far away as London, where he resigned his chairmanship of an investment trust known as Cambrian & General Securities. London brokers were reportedly told they could still trade with Boesky, but must inform the surveillance division of the London Stock Exchange of any such dealings...
...Congress, the loudest uproar concerns whether the President violated Section 501 of the National Security Act. Under amendments passed in 1980, the section requires the President to keep the House and Senate intelligence committees "fully and currently informed" of all U.S. intelligence activities. In the case of covert operations, the law requires "prior notice". It permits delay in notifying the full committees "if the President determines it is essential . . . to meet extraordinary circumstances affecting vital interests of the U.S." But when a President invokes this provision, he must still give prior notice to eight top congressional leaders. Then...
There is little Congress can do about it now. But some members hope to prevent future disputes by making the law's reference to a "timely fashion" more specific. There is talk of reducing the number of legislators the President will be required to inform on sensitive initiatives. The problem, however, is less with the law than with this -- or any -- President's willingness to abide by its spirit. Said Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman David Durenberger, a Minnesota Republican, of Reagan and his aides: "Whether they broke the law or not, they intended not to inform the American public...