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Today at a Glance: March 7, 2013

The Senate is expected to proceed to consideration of the nomination of John O. Brennan to be the next CIA director.

The House is not in session.

Senate

Convenes 10 a.m.

Roll call votes possible.

Nomination — John O. Brennan to be CIA director

Markup

Judiciary marks up gun legislation on assault weapons regulation (
S 150
), illegal firearms trafficking (
S 54
), school safety (
S 146
) and background checks of gun buyers (
S 374
). The committee also votes on judicial nominations. 10 a.m., 216 Hart

Hearings

Indian Affairs holds a listening session on tribal priorities for the 113th Congress. 9 a.m., 628 Dirksen

Armed Services holds a hearing on U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Transportation Command in review of the fiscal 2014 defense authorization request. 9:30 a.m., 106 Dirksen

Energy and Natural Resources holds a confirmation hearing on the nomination of Sally Jewell to be secretary of the Interior. 10 a.m., 366 Dirksen

Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs holds an oversight hearing on the administration of the Bank Secrecy Act and its anti-money-laundering rules. 10 a.m., 538 Dirksen

Foreign Relations holds a hearing U.S. policy on North Korea. 10 a.m., 419 Dirksen

Commerce, Science and Transportation holds a joint hearing with Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on cybersecurity issues. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano testfies. 2:30 p.m., G-50 Dirksen

Intelligence holds a closed hearing on pending intelligence matters. 2:30 p.m., 219 Hart

House

Not in session.

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