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Michael Hayden: Confirmation hearing this morning for CIA director nominee

By Lynn Sweet

Fireworks? Confirmation hearing for Air Force General Michael Hayden to be CIA chief comes in the wake of more revelations about domestic spying….

Hearing by the Senate Select Intelligence Committee on the nomination of Michael Hayden to be CIA Director.

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