Senators Warming to Panetta as CIA Director
By Jessica Brady
Roll Call Staff
Roll Call Staff
Jan. 7, 2009, 12 a.m.
Despite initial criticism that signaled a potentially difficult confirmation process for Leon Panetta as the next CIA director, Senators on both sides of the aisle came out Tuesday in support of his nomination for the senior intelligence post.
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Schumer Advocates for Many on Panel
Nov. 16, 12 a.m.
As Senate Majority Leader, Lyndon Johnson once said of the Joint Economic Committee, “It’s as useless as tits on a bull.” But as that panel’s chairman during the 110th Congress, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) seized the opportunity to elevate the traditionally low-profile post to the forefront of shaping policy. Read Full Article
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