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New intel director vows to exert control
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s nominee to oversee the nation’s intelligence community vowed Tuesday to “push the envelope” in broadening his authority and pledged that he would not be a “hood ornament” for a system marked by the recent massive expansion of top-secret agencies and contracts.
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Nominee to direct national intelligence likely to address expanding secret agencies
The Obama administration’s nominee to be the next director of national intelligence is expected to face questions from Congress on Tuesday about the expansion of top-secret agencies and contracts, after reports in The Washington Post showing that these efforts have become “so unwieldy and so… United States – Intelligence – Washington Post – Government – Terrorism
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“Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” through Sept. 4, Wednesday-Saturday, 8 p.m. A wealthy Southern family deals with a shocking revelation. $26-$38.
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Intelligence nominee vows to take on CIA
James Clapper tells Senate he won’t be a “hood ornament” and will overrule the CIA director when necessary. Read more…
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Unemployment bill inches forward
The deadlock over extended unemployment benefits ended today when the U.S. Senate voted 60-40 to limit debate on the bill. A vote on the actual bill is expected later this week, possibly as early as today. It was a major breakthrough in moving the…
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Nominee for intelligence office may face expansion questions from Congress
The Obama administration’s nominee to be the next director of national intelligence is likely to face questions from Congress today about the expansion of top-secret agencies and contracts.
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Fed nominee Yellen stresses job creation
Janet Yellen, President Obama’s pick to be the Federal Reserve’s next vice chairman, told a Senate panel that the central bank must focus on creating jobs and reducing “painfully high” unemployment. She was joined by Sarah Bloom Raskin, a fellow nominee for… Federal Reserve System – Barack Obama – Janet Yellen – President of the United States – United States Senate
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Feinstein Cries Uncle, Schedules Spy-Czar Confirmation Hearing
Senate intelligence committee chair Dianne Feinstein has dropped her threat to delay confirmation hearings on James Clapper, the Obama administration’s pick for national intelligence director.
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Fear of losing water rights prompts county to send letter to legislators
Mono County farmers and ranchers are still worried that their voices will not be heard when it comes time to try to save a lake that is not even in the state of California.
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Food safety legislation that is currently stalled in the Senate after passing in the House of Representatives is getting renewed attention, at least from some advocacy groups.
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