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TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2001

Robert S. Mueller III went before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday for his first day of confirmation hearings, promising to bring changes to the FBI.

Although the FBI has come under fire for a number of recent mishaps, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle welcomed Mueller. Instead of focusing on his qualifications, they addressed the need to change the culture and practices of the troubled agency.

Mueller, 56, is to go before the committee again today. He could be confirmed by the full Senate by the end of the week.

Listen to the Hearing:
RealAudio: SH-216

Get the Story:
Nominee Vows to Restore Faith in FBI (The Washington Post 7/31)
Nominee to Lead F.B.I. Vows to End Mistakes (The New York Times 7/31)
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Relevant Links:
FBI - http://www.fbi.org
Free Leonard Peltier - http://www.freepeltier.org
The Leonard Peltier File, FBI - http://www.fbi.gov/contact/fo/minn/peltier.htm
The Peltier Trial Transcripts - http://ishgooda.nativeweb.org/peltier/trial.htm
The No Parole Peltier Association - http://www.noparolepeltier.com

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