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Historical overview of espionage moles and walk‑ins, citing Cold War examples

Date
November 11, 2025
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House Oversight
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House Oversight #020277
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1
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The passage provides a general narrative about past intelligence moles and walk‑ins with no new, actionable leads, specific transactions, or contemporary allegations involving current high‑level offic References to known Cold War moles (Heinz Felfe, Alexander Poteyev, Robert Hanssen). Mentions a 1990 PFIEB review on self‑generated spies. Quotes Snowden on NSA priorities, but without supporting evi

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