Congress Prepares to Vet Obama's DOJ Apointees

President-elect Barack Obama is expected to name Leon Panetta to head the CIA. The former member of Congress, Clinton Chief of Staff and Office of Management and Budget Director is receiving a mixed reception. Some say he lacks the intelligence background necessary to run the CIA. Others say his strong management skills can put the crippled agency back in order. Meanwhile, the Senate Judiciary Committee is preparing to hold confirmation hearings for Eric Holder, Barack Obama's nominee to head the Justice Department. President-elect Obama has also announced more appointments to that agency.  Dawn Johnsen was nominated to head the Office of Legal Council. As FSRN's Leigh Ann Caldwell reports, the Office of Legal Council has become one of the most critical posts in entire Justice Department.

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