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Leon Panetta, Obama's Surprise Pick to Head the CIA

Democrat Leon Panetta of Monterey served in Congress for 17 years. He was Bill Clinton's budget director and chief of staff, and he was part of the Iraq Study Group . He's well regarded as a competent, nonpartisan manager, but he does not have direct, hands-on experience in intelligence.

By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Democrat Leon Panetta of Monterey served in Congress for 17 years. He was Bill Clinton's budget director and chief of staff, and he was part of the Iraq Study Group. He's well regarded as a competent, nonpartisan manager, but he does not have direct, hands-on experience in intelligence. His reported appointment to head the CIA comes as a surprise.

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Frances Anderton
architecture critic and author
Katie Cooper
Producer, 'One year Later'
Doyle McManus
Los Angeles Times
Greg Treverton
Director, Rand Corporation's Center for Global Risk and Security

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Which Way, L.A.?

Leon Panetta, Obama's Surprise Pick to Head the CIA

Democrat Leon Panetta of Monterey served in Congress for 17 years. He was Bill Clinton's budget director and chief of staff, and he was part of the Iraq Study Group . He's well regarded as a competent, nonpartisan manager, but he does not have direct, hands-on experience in intelligence.

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Which Way, L.A.?

Leon Panetta, Obama's Surprise Pick to Head the CIA

Democrat Leon Panetta of Monterey served in Congress for 17 years. He was Bill Clinton's budget director and chief of staff, and he was part of the Iraq Study Group . He's well regarded as a competent, nonpartisan manager, but he does not have direct, hands-on experience in intelligence.

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