President-elect Obama's national security nominees have won praise from key Senate Democrats and appear to be headed toward smooth confirmations, CongressDaily reports today.
Senate Armed Services Chairman Carl Levin praised Defense Secretary Robert Gates' "actions in restoring a measure of accountability in the Pentagon" and highlighted his call for Afghans to increase their security role by doubling their army's size.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Chairman Joe Lieberman called Janet Napolitano a "strong nominee" for Homeland Security secretary and said he looks forward to getting the Arizona governor's "perspective on the anti-terrorism responsibilities of the department."
Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy suggested attorney general nominee Eric Holder will ally with Democrats who want to further overhaul the Justice Department in the wake of the firing of U.S. attorneys and a perception that the department is too politicized.
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