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This document appears to be page 298 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' (likely by Edward Jay Epstein, indicated by the filename 'Epst_...'). It details the operational fallout of the Edward Snowden leaks, specifically how terrorist targets using platforms like Xbox Live, Twitter, and Facebook ceased using these methods ('went dark') after the PRISM program was revealed in June 2013. The text cites NSA officials Richard Ledgett and Admiral Rogers confirming that the leaks resulted in a loss of surveillance capabilities against groups planning attacks in Europe and the US.

This document page (labeled House Oversight) is a narrative analysis focusing on the impact of Edward Snowden's intelligence leaks. It details how Snowden communicated with journalists Laura Poitras and Jacob Appelbaum in 2013 and cites officials like Michael Morell and Admiral Rogers confirming that the leaks caused terrorist targets (specifically ISIS and those on the PRISM watch list) to go dark or change communication methods. The text references the November 2015 Paris attacks but concludes that while specific events can't be solely blamed on Snowden, his actions purposefully compromised intelligence operations.