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Blair Steps Downs As National Intelligence Director

May 21 2010

USA

The top intelligence officer in the U.S., Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair, announced his resignation Thursday, CNN reports.

Dennis Blair oversaw 17 federal intelligence agencies, including the CIA, FBI and Dept. of Homeland Security.

A retired four-star Navy admiral, Blair served in the post since Jan. 29, 2009.

His resignation came two days after the Senate Intelligence Committee released a report criticizing Blair's office for failing to coordinate...

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