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FBI Director James Comey just held closed door meeting with Senators on Capitol Hill about Russia (Original Post) kpete Feb 2017 OP
Very curious about this! manicraven Feb 2017 #1
Not only was the door closed, but it was in a marybourg Feb 2017 #2
FBI Director James Comey leaving meeting w/ Senate Intel Committee. bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #37
ALL the intel Senators? or just the Repub ones? annabanana Feb 2017 #3
Schumer and Warner were supposed to be there. Can't find a list. nt JTFrog Feb 2017 #7
They were both there titaniumsalute Feb 2017 #46
Sorry. FWIW Bob Loblaw Feb 2017 #20
Here you go Moosepoop Feb 2017 #26
It was in a Cone of Silence? mcar Feb 2017 #29
. Kittycow Feb 2017 #32
Sorta ;-) Moosepoop Feb 2017 #38
Maxwell Smart was way ahead of his time! mcar Feb 2017 #39
Yeah, but... Moosepoop Feb 2017 #41
... mcar Feb 2017 #42
Thanks MP Bob Loblaw Feb 2017 #45
I know someplace like that - Mar-A-Lago!!! Ms. Toad Feb 2017 #49
How many democrats were invited? fun n serious Feb 2017 #4
I Heard That Schumer Was In Attendance....nt global1 Feb 2017 #8
Article mentions Warner being there kiranerys Feb 2017 #43
I'm not going to the link.. it looks like the Senate Intel Committee so Cha Feb 2017 #5
I read earlier that Schumer was there. shraby Feb 2017 #6
Thanks shraby! Cha Feb 2017 #9
CNN reported earlier that the FBI was not going to charge Flynn... kentuck Feb 2017 #10
Just a thought - maybe they turned Flynn tinrobot Feb 2017 #22
Members of a gang support each other-----till they don't Doitnow Feb 2017 #28
I'm thinking he agreed to testify against whoever told him what to say. Shrike47 Feb 2017 #23
I don't think Trump is aware enough to do that - Bannon, maybe? kiranerys Feb 2017 #44
BYO Sodium Pentothal C_U_L8R Feb 2017 #11
I can just see it ProudLib72 Feb 2017 #12
kicksies blogslut Feb 2017 #13
they need to give that information to the public, we need transparency VaBchTgerLily Feb 2017 #14
Don't know if it was about Russia. None of the Senators said anything, nor did Comey Bernardo de La Paz Feb 2017 #15
At the first link in the OP, the reporter said that Comey came out of the meeting, Tanuki Feb 2017 #18
Nice analogy! thx . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Feb 2017 #19
http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/17/politics/comey-russia-senate/index.html titaniumsalute Feb 2017 #47
Coney should be under investigation. Nt NCTraveler Feb 2017 #16
FLUSH! ffr Feb 2017 #17
What needs to be flushed... Fritz Walter Feb 2017 #35
If Rubio is confident tavernier Feb 2017 #21
Maybe he's just trying to distance himself from the criminals. Shrike47 Feb 2017 #24
little marco had dinner with blotus demtenjeep Feb 2017 #25
For sure BainsBane Feb 2017 #31
+1 dalton99a Feb 2017 #48
They were all grim, according to reports mcar Feb 2017 #27
In my cynicism, if Comey is concerned it is because he is worried about his own ass. still_one Feb 2017 #33
all this means is trump/comey/putin all got their stories straight Takket Feb 2017 #30
* this * bunnies Feb 2017 #36
Hmmm I see Marco said "influence".....yes and it will be finished with collusion. TrekLuver Feb 2017 #34
Oh, yes, there will be a "thorough bipartisan investigation" whose result will be DFW Feb 2017 #40
Why is Comey so tight lipped now? ck4829 Feb 2017 #50

Moosepoop

(1,917 posts)
26. Here you go
Fri Feb 17, 2017, 08:19 PM
Feb 2017

SCIF = "Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility" -- basically, a very secure room.

IMWTK = "Inquiring Minds Want to Know"

Hope this helps.

Moosepoop

(1,917 posts)
38. Sorta ;-)
Fri Feb 17, 2017, 08:31 PM
Feb 2017
http://www.adamoconstruction.com/what-is-scif.php

Simply stated, a SCIF is a U.S. Government accredited facility where Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) can be stored, discussed or electronically processed. Primarily Government and government-related contractors that require high security have the need for SCIFs. The areas of concern and special attention typically include physical security and hardening, acoustics controls, visual controls, access control, electronic and TEMPEST security.

The minimum requirements for SCIFs are defined in Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705/ IC Technical Specification. The directive describes many specialized construction requirements with the intention to ensure that high security features are built into the facility beyond those achieved by typical commercial construction. For example, all perimeter surfaces (walls, ceilings and floor) are to be constructed so that they will reveal evidence of unauthorized entry or tampering. Depending on each project’s individual performance requirements, additional materials may be required for construction, such as radiant barrier foil, physical perimeter hardening by use of expanded metal with heavier gauge metal studs, as well as additional protective acoustical features to prevent eavesdropping and collection of audio intelligence emanating from the SCIF. There are various methods of achieving the proper protective measures required for a fully accredited facility and these various methods can have a substantial cost impact on the project. Since the selection of which methods are to be used is determined by each project’s unique characteristics such as “Open” or “Closed” storage, Security in Depth (SID), Inspectable Space, as well as the surrounding conditions, it is most beneficial in terms of both time and money to properly design the facility prior to construction.

A few of the many specialized requirements are;

* All telephone, electrical power, security systems, data and emergency systems equipment must be dedicated to and contained within the SCIF. Any utility that enters the SCIF should terminate in the SCIF and not traverse through the space. Where the conduit for any of these systems penetrate the SCIF perimeter, they must be treated to minimize the chance of compromise. Fire sprinkler systems and other metallic materials that penetrate SCIF perimeter must be grounded or use dielectric unions. Additional shielding or isolation is often required to prevent interference or electronic eavesdropping through electromagnetic or radio frequencies.
* There are very specific requirements for ductwork. For example, if ductwork for mechanical operations has openings in the SCIF larger than 96 square inches, they must be equipped with steel man bars that are ½-inch in diameter and 6 inches on center each way, welded at the intersections, with inspection ports inside the SCIF. The openings, the ductwork and the duct breaks must also have special sections inserted to secure audio and electronic emanations from leaving the SCIF space.
* In most cases the perimeter doors must utilize two access control technologies. The first one for operational day-to-day use, and the second for high security lock up when personnel leave the space unattended. The door and frame assembly must not only meet local building and fire/life safety requirements, but must also achieve the same specified Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating as the perimeter wall assemblies of the facility.
* There are also requirements for UL2050 certified installers and UL2050 approved components to be used for the Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS).

These are just a few of the technical construction specifications that must be adhered to in order to have a properly constructed facility that is ready for Government accreditation and program use.

Bob Loblaw

(1,900 posts)
45. Thanks MP
Fri Feb 17, 2017, 11:16 PM
Feb 2017

Interesting stuff. I must admit CONTROL's Cone of Silence did enter my mind. I loved Get Smart.

Cha

(295,903 posts)
5. I'm not going to the link.. it looks like the Senate Intel Committee so
Fri Feb 17, 2017, 05:39 PM
Feb 2017

certainly there's a Dem on there.. which I don't know who it is.

kentuck

(110,950 posts)
10. CNN reported earlier that the FBI was not going to charge Flynn...
Fri Feb 17, 2017, 05:48 PM
Feb 2017

So, we could probably guess where Comey went from there??

tinrobot

(10,848 posts)
22. Just a thought - maybe they turned Flynn
Fri Feb 17, 2017, 08:11 PM
Feb 2017

They offered not to prosecute if he helps them take down the rest of the gang.

Happens all the time with organized crime.

Shrike47

(6,913 posts)
23. I'm thinking he agreed to testify against whoever told him what to say.
Fri Feb 17, 2017, 08:15 PM
Feb 2017

I suspect the Orange One told him what to tell the ambassador. God, I hope so.

kiranerys

(54 posts)
44. I don't think Trump is aware enough to do that - Bannon, maybe?
Fri Feb 17, 2017, 08:47 PM
Feb 2017

Really, Trump is clearly not in a good mental state and mentally not fit for the job, let alone some kind of mastermind. I really doubt he's behind all of this, I think he's a pawn.

ProudLib72

(17,984 posts)
12. I can just see it
Fri Feb 17, 2017, 05:52 PM
Feb 2017

Comey: "Well guys, I've had this intel for about five months now, and I suppose it's time I gave it to you."

McConnell: "Do we really need to know?"

Comey: "It's what everyone already knows, that tRump is up to his neck in Russian favors and the election was totally rigged."

McConnell: "That's all? Well, we've suppressed it this long, why not just keep suppressing it for another three years?"

Bernardo de La Paz

(48,788 posts)
15. Don't know if it was about Russia. None of the Senators said anything, nor did Comey
Fri Feb 17, 2017, 07:41 PM
Feb 2017

The Senators wouldn't even say if Comey was there or not, but it seems to have been confirmed one way or another that Comey held the meeting.

Tanuki

(14,893 posts)
18. At the first link in the OP, the reporter said that Comey came out of the meeting,
Fri Feb 17, 2017, 07:57 PM
Feb 2017

and there is a photo of Comey and others walking up the stairs from the basement SCIF. Sort of like the old chestnut in which the trial witness admits he didn't see the accused bite off the victim's ear.....but he did see him spit it out.

Fritz Walter

(4,281 posts)
35. What needs to be flushed...
Fri Feb 17, 2017, 08:27 PM
Feb 2017

...is Rubio.

Sadly, he was re-elected after his last-minute decision to run for re-election. Remember? He was unhappy with his extremely well-paying job. At least until his chances for getting the Repuke nomination for President tanked.

Now, all of a sudden, he's become responsible.

I call Bullshit! And those bovine turds are way too large to be flushed away so easily.

Shrike47

(6,913 posts)
24. Maybe he's just trying to distance himself from the criminals.
Fri Feb 17, 2017, 08:18 PM
Feb 2017

If something awful is going to come out no matter what, it's good to be on the investigating team rather than the perpetrator team.

mcar

(42,210 posts)
27. They were all grim, according to reports
Fri Feb 17, 2017, 08:20 PM
Feb 2017

The drip, drip is becoming a flood if even Comedy is concerned.

Takket

(21,424 posts)
30. all this means is trump/comey/putin all got their stories straight
Fri Feb 17, 2017, 08:24 PM
Feb 2017

we'll have a nice horse and pony show led by the GOP followed by somebody getting slapped on the wrist. Drumpf will be protected.

I wouldn't trust Comey to investigate who ate my lunch out of the fridge at work

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