Writers : 16 federal agencies responsible for U.S. intelligence , with unchecked budgets . They say intelligence spending is top secret ; oversight is done behind closed doors . Simply put , the taxpayer has a right to know the price tag for intelligence spending by agency . Comment: Intelligence Budget Transparency Act will require budget to be disclosed , they say .
Writers : 16 federal agencies responsible for U.S. intelligence , with unchecked budgets . They say intelligence spending is top secret ; oversight is done behind closed doors . Comment: Intelligence Budget Transparency Act will require budget to be disclosed , they say .