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Friday, February 01, 2013

The Two-Way

Reports: Secret Service Director Will Retire After 30 Years Of Service

Mark Sullivan, Director of the United States Secret Service, at a hearing of the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee in May of 2012.

February 1, 2013 The retirement comes after a tough year for the service, which was rocked by a prostitution scandal that resulted in the resignation or firing of six agents.

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Friday, June 15, 2012

The Two-Way

Secret Service Data On Accusations Against Its Personnel Is Released

June 15, 2012 The data, going back to 2004, total 229 pages. The list does not detail confirmed cases of misconduct, but rather accusations of such misbehavior as involvement with prostitutes.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

The Two-Way

'Morally Repugnant' Behavior Tolerated By Secret Service, Senator Says

In Cartagena, a prostitute stands on a corner in the historical district.

May 23, 2012 At the first congressional hearing into the scandal, Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine will make the case that Secret Service supervisors have turned a blind eye to bad behavior.

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Friday, April 27, 2012

The Two-Way

Secret Service Tightens Conduct Rules Following Prostitution Scandal

April 27, 2012 The rules cover alcohol consumption and the types of businesses traveling staff can patronize.

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Thursday, April 26, 2012

The Two-Way

New Allegations Surface Of Secret Service Misbehavior In El Salvador

U.S. Secret Service logo

April 26, 2012 A CBS/KIRO-TV reporter says he's found evidence that Secret Service agents, along with military escorts, patronized a strip club in March, 2011, in El Salvador. That's a year before the current Secret Service scandal involving prostitutes in Colombia.

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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

The Two-Way

Report: Secret Service Agents Say Similar Misconduct Was Tolerated

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano as she testified this morning before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

April 25, 2012 Some of the agents accused of cavorting with prostitutes in Colombia say similar behavior had been overlooked in the past, The Washington Post reports. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says there's no evidence of that so far.

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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

The Two-Way

12th Member Of Military Tied To Secret Service Scandal

April 24, 2012 Secret Service agents and U.S. military personnel allegedly cavorted with prostitutes in Cartagena, Colombia, earlier this month.

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