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Archive Home > 2009 > February > 06 > Panetta headed toward confirmation as CIA chief

Panetta headed toward confirmation as CIA chief

Vows to bring aboard experienced intelligence hands satisfy critics

By William Douglas / The Bulletin
February 6, 2009

WASHINGTON — Leon Panetta, President Barack Obama’s surprise pick to head the Central Intelligence Agency, appeared on his way to confirmation Thursday as members of the Senate Intelligence Committee offered little resistance to and few tough questions about his....

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