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From NBC’s Ken Strickland Incoming Senate Intelligence Committee Chairperson Dianne Feinstein today said she's had a "substantial conversation" with President- and Vice President-elect Obama and Biden .
"They've apologized profusely," for not consulting with her before naming Leon Panetta as the nominee to head the CIA.
She called the oversight a "mistake," but suggested it was an honest one.
"I've been around a long time," said Feinstein, who's serving her fourth term. "I ...
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Feinstein: Obama, Biden "Apologized Profusely"
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UPDATE: Obama apologizes to Feinstein.
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