U.S. Spy Budget Falls to $75.4 Billion in Second Decline
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U.S. intelligence spending in the past year fell to $75.4 billion, the second straight year of decline since such budgets reached their highest level in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, according to figures released today.
The budget for U.S. intelligence activities overseen by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence fell 1 percent to $53.9 billion, according to the office, which oversees 16 agencies. Separately, the Pentagon said Congress approved $21.5 billion last year for military intelligence, a 10 percent decrease from the previous year.