Washington Whispers.

Presents news briefs relating to politics and government in the United States. Lawsuit against the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency over job discrimination; Syria allowed a seat on the United Nations Security Counsel despite appearing on the U.S. list of terrorists; New York-organized crime families enjoying a lack of attention paid them by law enforcement due to investigation into terrorist activities; Public opinion of U.S. Senator Gary Condit (D-Calif.)