The backing of the group of aging and retired spies, which meets regularly, is important because of its ties to the Senate Intelligence Committee that will vote on Lake's nomination. Forbes aides say he will hit other markets to promote the privatization of Social Security for young people. The publishing magnate also plans a fund-raising dinner in New York March 6. The federal Freedom of Information Act, conceived as a device for combatting unreasonable governmental secrecy, is fast becoming a tool for local moving companies and insurance agencies to build their client lists at nearby military bases. Nearly a third of all requests sought the name, rank, and work address of base personnel.
Companies seek the information to target potential customers.
Except for cases dealing with personnel on sensitive missions, stationed overseas, or with frequently deployed military units, the Defense Department grants most of the obviously commercial requests. They couldn't make pizza worth a darn, but everything else was good. Inc. All rights reserved.