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John O. Brennan answers questions from senators Thursday about drones, media leaks and other matters during his confirmation hearing to be CIA director. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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John O. Brennan answers questions from senators Thursday about drones, media leaks and other matters during his confirmation hearing to be CIA director. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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John O. Brennan answers questions from senators Thursday about drones, media leaks and other matters during his confirmation hearing to be CIA director. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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D.C. Council member Jim Graham’s attorney disputed an ethics board’s unfavorable ruling and said his client didn’t have a chance to present evidence in his favor to be considered. (The Washington Times)

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Gary E. Johnson, the 2012 Libertarian candidate for president. (Associated Press)

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"My understanding is that the waivers [for No Child Left Behind] become obsolete" if new federal education reforms go into effect, Education Secretary Arne Duncan told a Senate panel Thursday. (Associated Press)

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Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta (left) and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin E. Dempsey (right) testify Feb. 7, 2013, on Capitol Hill before the United States Committee on Armed Services to answer questions on the Department of Defense response to the attack on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, Libya. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Ashok Kumar Mirpuri, Singapore’s new ambassador to the U.S., was introduced to Washington’s A-listers by Esther Coopersmith.

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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Christian Garcia throws during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Anti-war protesters yell and hold signs as John O. Brennan arrives to testify before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence at a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, on his nomination to head the Central Intelligence Agency. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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John O. Brennan arrives to testify before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence at a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, on his nomination to head the Central Intelligence Agency. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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An anti-war protester is removed as John O. Brennan arrives to testify before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence at a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, on his nomination to head the Central Intelligence Agency. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Sen. Mark R. Warner (left), Virginia Democrat, arrives to offer introductory remarks for John O. Brennan before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence at a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, on Mr. Brennan's nomination to head the Central Intelligence Agency. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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An anti-war protester is removed as John O. Brennan testifies before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence at a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, on his nomination to head the Central Intelligence Agency. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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John O. Brennan returns to a room emptied of spectators to continue his opening remarks, which were interrupted by anti-war protesters as he testified before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence at a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, on his nomination to head the Central Intelligence Agency. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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John O. Brennan testifies before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence at a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, on his nomination to head the Central Intelligence Agency. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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John O. Brennan testifies before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence at a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, on his nomination to head the Central Intelligence Agency. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)