Among other things, Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.), who is vying to be confirmed as the next CIA Director during senate hearings on Thursday, opposes the nuclear deal with Iran and has called for Edward Snowden to receive the death penalty. (Screenshot)
Congressman Mike Pompeo--a Republican from Kansas who built a reputation as a vocal oppponent of civil liberties and privacy while serving in the House of Representatives as a prominent Tea Party member--is testifying before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on Thursday as he tries to receive confirmation to be the next Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Watch live:
Common Dreams is powered by optimists who believe in the power of informed and engaged citizens to ignite and enact change to make the world a better place.
We're hundreds of thousands strong, but every single supporter makes the difference.
Your contribution supports this bold media model—free, independent, and dedicated to reporting the facts every day. Stand with us in the fight for economic equality, social justice, human rights, and a more sustainable future. As a people-powered nonprofit news outlet, we cover the issues the corporate media never will.
| |
Our work is licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0). Feel free to republish and share widely.
Congressman Mike Pompeo--a Republican from Kansas who built a reputation as a vocal oppponent of civil liberties and privacy while serving in the House of Representatives as a prominent Tea Party member--is testifying before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on Thursday as he tries to receive confirmation to be the next Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Watch live:
