John Brennan confirmed as CIA director
AFP
Washington, March 08, 2013
First Published: 02:44 IST(8/3/2013)
Last Updated: 23:46 IST(8/3/2013)
The US Senate on Thursday confirmed counter-terrorism expert John Brennan to be the next CIA director, filling a third crucial position on President Barack Obama's national security team.
The Senate voted 63-34 with several Republicans flocking to approve Brennan following a
dramatic 13-hour filibuster the night before by Republican Rand Paul over concern about the possible use of drones to conduct targeted killings on US soil.
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