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Why a "Gang of Seven" Former CIA Directors Are Trying to Block Holder's Torture Investigation

Ray McGovern, AlterNet. September 21, 2009.

Seven former CIA directors are asking Obama to "reverse Attorney General Holder's August 24 decision to re-open the criminal investigation of CIA interrogations."

Former CIA Agent: "What the Agency Was Doing With Blackwater Scares the Hell Out of Me"

Jeremy Scahill, The Nation. August 20, 2009.

The dark history behind the explosive revelations of Blackwater's role in the CIA's assassination program.

It's Wasn't Only Cheney Who Had Assassination Programs: Clinton Did It, and Obama Does It, Too

Jeremy Scahill, Rebel Reports. July 16, 2009.

While the current focus is on Dick Cheney's role concealing these nefarious missions, the U.S. has long had a bipartisan assassination policy.

Blackwater's Private CIA

Jeremy Scahill, The Nation. June 9, 2008.

The notorious mercenary company now offers spy "services" to Fortune 500 companies, for the right price.

Romney Refuses to Answer Blackwater Questions, Hires Vice Chairman As Adviser

Amanda Terkel, September 24, 2007.

Amanda Terkel: Cofer Black once demanded the head of Bin Laden when he served as the CIA's chief of counter-terrorism.