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Gates Prepares for Senate Confirmation Hearings

Published December 4, 2006 at 10:00 AM PST

This week, the Senate will hold confirmation hearings for Robert Gates to replace outgoing Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld.

Madeleine Brand speaks with NPR Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving about what to expect from the hearings.

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