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What Panetta Told McCain About Bin Laden And 'Enhanced Interrogation'

May 16, 2011 • "There was no one essential ... piece of information that led us" to the al-Qaida leader, the CIA chief said in a letter. And some detainees subjected to "enhanced interrogation" lied about key information — the identity of a bin Laden courier.

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Report: Obama Aides Disagree On Release Of Bin Laden Photo

May 4, 2011 • At issue is whether release of a photo might inflame anti-American sentiment, or whether it's more important to show any skeptics that "we were able to get him and kill him," as CIA Director Leon Panetta says. Should a photo be made public?

Ari Shapiro on 'Morning Edition'

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It's All Politics

Obama's Reshuffled National Security Team Has Familiar, Bush-Era Feel

April 28, 2011 • President Obama chose officials as part of his national security team who should be easily confirmed by the Senate. They also have a familiar, Bush-era feel.

Reports: Bush's Iraq Ambassador To Be Next Ambassador To Afghanistan

Ryan Crocker, when he was ambassador to Iraq, in Baghdad on Nov. 5, 2008. Ceerwan Aziz/Pool/Getty Images hide caption

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The Two-Way

Reports: Bush's Iraq Ambassador To Be Next Ambassador To Afghanistan

April 27, 2011 • Stories this morning also repeat what NPR reported earlier this month — that CIA Director Leon Panetta will be taking over at the Pentagon, while Gen. David Petraeus moves from the war in Afghanistan to the CIA.

Gen. Petraeus Being 'Seriously Considered' To Head CIA

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Gen. Petraeus Being 'Seriously Considered' To Head CIA

April 4, 2011 • Several sources, including government officials, say that when Defense Secretary Robert Gates steps down later this year it's possible that CIA Director Leon Panetta will move to the Pentagon. Then Petraeus might take over the CIA.

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