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The Velveteen Ocelot

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9. Nixon ordered Haldeman to have the CIA block the FBI's investigation

Reply to phylny (Reply #4)

Fri Aug 31, 2018, 11:59 PM

Aug 2018

of where the money to fund the burglary came from. However, the CIA reported to the FBI that there were no national security issues and they didn't get involved.

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Historical question about Watergate, the FBI, the CIA, and Department of Justice. [View all] phylny Aug 2018 OP

What scandal? nt joet67 Aug 2018 #1

Let me try again. phylny Aug 2018 #2

Much better. What little you posted before had no context. joet67 Sep 2018 #11

That's funny. I got it both times. Control-Z Sep 2018 #12

Thanks, I felt like I was pretty clear using phylny Sep 2018 #14

I was a simple burglary uncovered by a security guard, Frank Wills, after he received a tip Brother Buzz Aug 2018 #3

Thanks, yes I knew that. phylny Aug 2018 #4

Nixon ordered Haldeman to have the CIA block the FBI's investigation The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2018 #9

Thank you! phylny Sep 2018 #10

You know that the #2 guy at the FBI was "deep throat" and giving information.... PoliticAverse Aug 2018 #5

Yes, Mark Felt, thanks, I do know. phylny Aug 2018 #6

A couple references pat_k Aug 2018 #7

THANK YOU! phylny Aug 2018 #8

I can't recall it but there is a PBS documentary on Watergate, for sure, and one that ... SWBTATTReg Sep 2018 #13

Atty Gen Mitchell went to jail DeminPennswoods Sep 2018 #15