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motherjones.com - 1/6/2009

Obama Picks Anti-Torture Advocate for CIA Chief

— motherjones.com — News outfits are reporting that Leon Panetta has been tapped by President-elect Barack Obama to take over the Central Intelligence Agency. It's an unusual choice, for Panetta, a former Democratic congressman who became President Bill Clinton's ... (more) Obama Picks Anti-Torture Advocate for CIA Chief

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nytimes.com - 1/6/2009

Panetta Is Chosen as C.I.A. Chief, in a Surprise Step

— nytimes.com — The choice of Leon E. Panetta, a former White House chief of staff, to head the intelligence agency raised questions about his relevant experience. > (more) Panetta Is Chosen as C.I.A. Chief, in a Surprise Step

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yglesias.thinkprogress.org - 1/6/2009

The Panetta Pick

— yglesias.thinkprogress.org — Leon Panetta’s served in congress, served in the military, served as Chief of Staff in the White House; he’s served on blue ribbon commissions and worked for politicians of both parties. And Barack Obama wants him to be CIA Director. ... (more) The Panetta Pick

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Confederate Yankee — Not Quite Dead Yet Yes, I've been a slack blogger lately, but I'm merely resting up for four years of pure comedy gold that the Obama Administration promises to be. Panetta ? Really? I guess was Stephanopoulos too busy. Posted by Confederate Yankee at January 5, 2009 10:05 PM

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Pundit Review — ... . Richard Miniter says , “It is hard to know what is worse: the rampant Washington insiderdom or the shocking lack of experience.” Meanwhile, hell hath no fury like ...