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    Inauguration, CIA Leaks, and a New Cop at the SEC

    Is Obama the liberal Reagan? Jail time for CIA leaks, Mary Jo White nominated to head SEC and sending women into combat.

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    By Matt Miller • Jan 25, 2013 • 29m Listen

    President Obama's inaugural speech focused on the economy, social safety nets, national security and equality. Is Obama becoming the liberal Ronald Reagan? Outgoing Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced that the Pentagon will finally lift the ban on women in combat. Is it social progress or simply a military necessity? Former "tough as nails" prosecutor Mary Jo White is nominated to head the Security Exchange Commission. Does this mean tougher days ahead for Wall Street or should reformers fear that she will pander to former clients? And finally, a CIA officer is sentenced to 30 months in prison for leaking the name of an undercover colleague. Jim Antle, editor of the Daily Caller joins us on the Right.

    Defense Secretary Leon Panetta (L) and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey,

    chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (R), announce the end of the

    direct ground combat exclusion for female service members. January 24, 2013.

    DOD photo by Tech. Sgt. Bradley C. Church

    Banner image: Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts administers the oath of office to President Barack Obama during the official swearing-in ceremony at the White House on Inauguration Day, January 20, 2013. Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson

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