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Panetta has Feinstein's blessing, vote

Source: The Californian

Washington : DC : USA | 10 months ago

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President-elect Barack Obama on Wednesday secured the support of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., for his choice to head the CIA, significantly improving the odds that former California congressman Leon E. Panetta will be the next chief of the spy service. Feinstein,...

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Sen. Rockefeller 'Feeling a Bit Better' About Panetta as CIA Chief

News Source: Fox News | 10 months ago

Democratic Sen. Jay Rockefeller says he's "feeling a bit better" about Barack Obama's pick for CIA chief, after he and other senators initially voiced discontent with the president-elect's choice. Rockefeller, D-W.Va., the outgoing chairman of the...
Panetta has Feinstein's blessing, vote

News Source: The Californian | 10 months ago

President-elect Barack Obama on Wednesday secured the support of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., for his choice to head the CIA, significantly improving the odds that former California congressman Leon E. Panetta will be the next chief of the spy...
Feinstein says 'all systems are go' for Panetta's CIA confirmation

News Source: Los Angeles Times | 10 months ago

I believe all systems are go," she said at the Capitol. "I'm going to vote for him." Feinstein had indicated Monday that she might oppose Panetta's nomination because he lacked experience in intelligence matters. The endorsement ended a standoff over...