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The Birth of the CIA and Its Functions
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The CIA was established in 1947 through a bill passed by Congress that authorized it to carry out not only the explicitly stated duties but also other intelligence-related functions as directed by the National Security Council. However, this led to objections due to the standard practice of separating intelligence gathering from analysis and action.
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