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faustasblog.com - 1/5/2009
Panetta to Be Named C.I.A. Director
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Panetta to Be Named C.I.A. Director Mr. Panetta has a reputation in Washington as a competent manager with strong background in budget issues, but has little hands-on intelligence experience. If confirmed by the Senate, he will take control of the agency most directly responsible for hunting ...
Panetta to Be Named C.I.A. Director
thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com - 1/5/2009
Panetta to Be Named C.I.A. Director
— thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com — Leon Panetta has a reputation in Washington as a competent manager with strong background in budget issues, but has little hands-on intelligence experience. (more) Panetta to Be Named C.I.A. Director

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Leon Panetta is Obama's pick for CIA director - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com - 1/6/2009
Leon Panetta is Obama's pick for CIA director - Los Angeles Times
— latimes.com — Reporting from Washington -- President-elect Barack Obama has selected Leon E. Panetta, a former California congressman with little experience on intelligence matters, to serve as the next director of the CIA, according to Democratic officials ... (more) Leon Panetta is Obama's pick for CIA director - Los ...

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politico.com - 1/5/2009
Panetta, Blair land top intel posts
— politico.com — Obama taps Leon Panetta, a former chief of staff to Bill Clinton, for CIA director and retired Navy Admiral Dennis Blair as director of national intelligence. (more) Panetta, Blair land top intel posts

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Clintonista Leon Panetta To Be Named CIA Director
Pirate's Cove — ... programs of the Bush era. In other words, Barry is looking for a kindler, gentler CIA Director. Barf. Back to the days of treating terrorists and enemies of America with fuzzy-furry gloves. And if Alan Colmes, Talk Left, and the wackos at Firedoglake like himAbandon all Hope of fighting the Islamists. Captain Ed points out that Panetta’s chief qualification is his bloviation against “torture.” Fausta digs deep, and finds out that Panetta had a constant battle with the CIA, wanting to ...

Leon Panetta, Clintonista Incarnate, To Be Obama’s CIA Pick
Stop The ACLU — ... points out that Panetta’s chief qualification is his bloviation against “torture.” Fausta digs deep, and finds out that Panetta had a constant battle with the CIA, wanting to reduce their budget.

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