House approves bill authorizing spy agency spending

Published November 30, 2016 11:48pm ET



The House voted Wednesday to authorize more than $70 million for programs and activities conducted by U.S intelligence agencies, including the CIA.

The fiscal 2017 Intelligence Authorization Act is a compromise bill negotiated with the Senate, and includes a provision aimed at “shining a light” on President Obama’s decision to transfer Guantanamo Bay prisoners who in some cases have returned to terrorism.

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