Confirmation Hearing

By John Liang / June 2, 2011 at 9:17 PM

The Senate Armed Services Committee just announced it plans to hold a hearing on June 9 regarding Leon Panetta's nomination to replace Robert Gates as defense secretary.

Two sessions will be held -- an open one at 9:30 a.m. and a closed one at 2:30 p.m., according to the announcement.

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