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... White House staff and congressional committees have sought answers from the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command over a series of suicides.

At least 11 people working for the two organizations died by suicide in the 12 months through September, Bloomberg reported, citing U.S. officials and public records.

The military classified five of the deaths, which occurred between early June and early July, as a suicide cluster, Bloomberg reported.

Congressional committees overseeing the military and intelligence agencies received briefings after those deaths.

NSA Deputy Director Tim Kosiba briefed White House staff in August, an official told Bloomberg.

Ten of the deaths occurred in the area around Fort Meade, Maryland, where both organizations are based, and one occurred near an NSA facility in Georgia, an official said.

The tally includes military personnel, civilians and contractors. ...