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David Ruppe

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David Ruppe is a journalist recognized for his coverage of defense, intelligence, and national security topics, providing informed reporting on the intersection of military operations and public policy. As a guest on late-night radio, his journalism on defense and intelligence matters brought credible, fact-based reporting to discussions of government programs and security issues.

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June 12, 2001: Bible Code Debate - Mike Heiser & Grant Jeffrey | Echelon - David Ruppe

Jun 12, 2001

2h 54m

Art Bell hosts ABCNews.com reporter David Ruppe for a discussion on Echelon, the global surveillance system operated by the NSA and its five partner nations. Ruppe explains how the system collects vast quantities of international communications and filters them using keywords, with rules theoretically protecting Ame...