The CIA link raises important questions about national security, foreign policy, the culpability of high-level Riggs execs, government officials, etc, but none of these angles will be explored if media coverage continues to be so poor. The congressional investigation cut a lot of corners—they even decided not to touch the Saudi aspect of the story until a later date (probably never). That money (out of the Bandar account) allegedly went to 9/11 hijackers. The Saudi angle is a bit of a hook, what with all the recent public interest in the Bush-House of Saud relationship following the release of Farenheit 9-11.

Public Accountability's report (pdf) concerned one inside director, Carter Beese, who had CIA and Bush connections (he has held some major Bush appointments, and is a cose friend of the family). His name has never been reported in the press, though he was supposed to oversee compliance with anti-money laundering laws. ... Riggs also has connections to the Bush family through its owner, Joe Allbritton, and Jonathan Bush, head of a subsidiary.

Slate ran this piece. Poorman had a detailed summary. Where's everyone else?

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