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WASHINGTON (AP) — John Brennan has won Senate confirmation to head the CIA after a late struggle that had more to do with presidential power to order drone strikes than with the nominee’s credentials to lead the spy agency.The vote Thursday was 63-34. Brennan will replace Mike Morrell, the acting CIA director since November.
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