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			  <p> November 22, 2002 </p>
		
			  <p>
			  The Honorable Joseph E. Schmitz<br />
			  Inspector General<br />
			  Department of Defense<br />
			  The Pentagon<br />
			  Washington, D.C.
			  </p>
		
			  <p> The Department of Defense (DoD) recently provided informatin
			  regarding a research program entitled "Total Information
			  Awareness" (TIA). Unfortunately, DoD\'s comments only provide few
			  answers and invite many more questions. </p>
		
			  <p> TIA is a research program that would review a vast amount of
			  information including credit card purchases, driver\'s license and
			  car rentals for the benefit of law enforcement officials. In
			  addition, news reports state that neither the Department of
			  Justice or the Federal Bureau of Investigation has been consulted
			  on TIA. </p>
		
			  <p> I am at a loss to understand why DoD resources are being spent
			  on research for domestic law enforcement. In addition, to develop
			  such a program in a vacuum from federal law enforcement seems to
			  be asking for taxpayer dollars to be sent down the drain.
		
			  As I assume the responsibility of Chairman of the Finance
			  Committee, which has oversight of certain financial reporting, I
			  would ask that your office conduct a complete and thorough review
			  of the TIA program. </p>
		
			  <p> This review should include: </p>
		
			  <ol> <li>What is the statutory authorization for TIA?</li>
		
			  <li>What are the parameters and scope of TIA?</li>
		
			  <li>How was TIA selected to be funded?</li>
		
			  <li>How was Admiral Poindexter selected to head TIA? In addition
			  please review the awarding of the consultant contract for Admiral
			  Poindexter.</li>
		
			  <li>What coordination has the program had with federal law
			  enforcement officials? This should included details of what input
			  was received prior to funding.</li>
		
			  <li>What protections are in place to ensure civil liberties are
			  not violated?</li>
			</ol>
			  <p> I ask that you meet with Mr. Dean Zerbe, Chief Investigative
			  Counsel, of the Senate Finance Committee to discuss further this
			  important matter at (202)224-5315. Thank you for your time and
			  courtesy. </p>
		
			  <p> Cordially yours, </p>
		
			  <p> Charles E. Grassley Ranking Member </p>

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