DoD, CIA play musical chairs

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DoD, CIA play musical chairs

Leon Panetta will be sworn in today as the next defense secretary. David Petraeus was confirmed by the Senate yesterday as the next CIA director.

Federal News Network Staff

July 1, 2011 10:32 am

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Leon Panetta begins his new job as defense secretary today while Army four-star General David Petraeus takes over for him at the CIA. Petraeus was confirmed yesterday by the Senate.

Outgoing Defense Secretary Robert Gates was honored by President Barack Obama with the Medal of Freedom on his final day in office yesterday.

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