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PYAN, Representative Leo J. (D., Cali.)

Birthplace: Lincoln, Nebraska

Birthdate: 5 May 1925

Residence: San Francisco, California

Children: 5

Marital Status: Divorced

EDUCATION:

Creighton Uhiversity, B.A. 1949; M.A. 1951

PUBLIC CAREER:

Congresses: 93rd-94th(1973-76)

Current Congressional Committees: International Relations
(Subc on Oversight); Government Operations, Subc on Govt Info Individual Rights
Other: State Assembly, 1962-72; San Francisco City Council,
1956-62; teacher and educator

MILITARY SERVICE:

U. S. Navy World War II, served in submarines

CIVIC ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATION AFFILIATIONS:

Commonwealth Club; Kidney Foundation; American Revolution Bicentennial Commission; Elks

CIA Interest:

Sponsored an amendment to the Foreign Assistance Act (P.. L. 93-559) which is designed to insure that covert actions have Presidential approval and are reported to Congress.

In June 1975, attended the first briefing giver by the Director to the Oversight Subcommittee to report on Agency covert activities. Expressed an interest in meeting further with Agency representatives.

Atnded 20 Jm 75 breakfast/briefing at Hqs with Rep. Helen Meyner

f.eird a breakfast/briefing at Hqs with Foreign Affairs Committe.:3Awgust L974.

Approved for Releasə Date —0CT1987

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