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Summary:
Classification authority has generally rested with the Executive Branch, although
Congress has enacted legislation regarding the protection of certain sensitive
information. It is not clear, however, how much - if any - authority the Legislative
Branch has to constrain the Executive Branch's power in this area. This report provides
an overview of the relationship between Executive and Legislative authority over
national security information, and summarizes the current laws and regulations that form
the legal framework protecting classified information.
