1. Three members of the Uniformed Division's magnetometer branch were suspended. (Various press accounts call these folks "agents." They're not agents. Agents -- the guys and gals in suits -- are sworn special agents and work directly on protection details.
2. Asked about author Ron Kessler's assertion that threats to President Obama were increased 400% higher than threats received for previous presidents, Sullivan said no -- Obama received roughly the same number of threats.
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