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CIA

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is an important government organization. It helps the U.S. President and other leaders make decisions that are important for our country's safety. Its primary job is to collect information (called intelligence) from other countries and from people who have important information. This helps the U.S. learn what other countries are doing and what kind of threats they may pose to the United States. The CIA also looks for new ways to be sure our country and its people are safe.