US drone policy in spotlight at Brennan confirmation hearing
| Published: | Feb 07, 2013 10:46 AM EST |
| Updated: | Feb 07, 2013 11:52 AM EST |
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's pick to be the new CIA chief is likely to face questioning about drone strikes targeting American terrorists overseas during his Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing today.
John Brennan helped manage the drone program, and President Obama has made available to lawmakers classified information about how the administration legally justifies such strikes.
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