Senate Approves Leon Panetta's Nomination As Defense Secretary

Source: CNN Washington – The Senate on Tuesday gave final approval to CIA Director Leon Panetta's nomination to become defense secretary when Robert Gates steps down at the end of June. Panetta's approval on a unanimous 100-0 vote was widely expected after the former congressman and Clinton administration official received bipartisan support during his confirmation hearing earlier this month Senators from both sides of the aisle offered effusive praise for the 72-year-old nominee, who pledged at the hearing be a [...]