Monday, November 12, 2012

The Impact Of The Petraeus Scandal On The Benghazi Investigation



Lawmakers Press For Petraeus Testimony On Libya, Despite Resignation Over Affair -- FOX News

Lawmakers and other officials, after getting over the shock of Gen. David Petraeus' sudden resignation Friday, are increasingly coming to at least one consensus -- the former CIA director's personal indiscretions are no reason to prevent him from testifying to Congress about the Libya attack.

Petraeus had originally been set to testify in a pair of closed hearings Thursday before the House and Senate intelligence committees. In the wake of Petraeus' resignation over an extramarital affair, he is no longer expected to appear at that hearing -- Acting Director Mike Morrell will testify instead.

Officials now indicate they may seek Petraeus' testimony regardless, perhaps not this week but in the future.

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More News On The Impact Of The Petraeus Scandal On Benghazi

Congress’ Questions For Petraeus Will Have To Wait
-- Washington Times
Petraeus resignation won't interfere with Benghazi probe, say lawmakers -- Examiner
Petraeus may be still be called in Senate inquiry on Benghazi -- New York Daily News
Senators: Petraeus Will Eventually Testify on Libya -- National Journal
Rep. King: Petraeus’ resignation doesn’t preclude testimony -- CNN
Despite affair scandal, David Petraeus may testify about Benghazi -- Examiner
Sen. Graham: Petraeus testimony to Congress on Benghazi attack ‘essential’ -- The Hill
Sen. Graham: "Essential" for Petraeus to testify at Benghazi hearings -- CBS
Rep. Trey Gowdy: General Petraeus will testify voluntarily or be subpoenaed -- Examiner
Mike Morell to testify instead of David Petraeus on Benghazi
-- Politico
Feinstein sees no link between Petraeus resignation, Benghazi -- Politico

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