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Leon Panetta
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- Born 28 June 1938
- Age 86
- Birth Place Monterey, California U.S.
- Profession Politician, Lawyer, Political Scientist, Jurist
- Political Party Democratic (1971-present)
- In Office 23rd United States Secretary Of Defense July 1, 2011 - February 26, 2013, 3rd Director Of The Central Intelligence Agency February 13, 2009 - June 30, 2011, 18th White House Chief Of Staff July 17, 1994 - January 20, 1997, 29th Director Of The Office Of Management And Budget January 21, 1993 - July 17, 1994, Chair Of The House Budget Committee January 3, 1989 - January 21, 1993, Member Of TheU.S. House Of Representativesfrom California January 3, 1977 - January 21, 1993
- Residence Carmel Valley Village
- Awards Army Commendation Medal
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Leon Panetta BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 11 Jan 2025
Leon Edward Panetta: A Life in Public Service Born June 28, 1938, Leon Panetta is a prominent figure in American Democratic politics. His career spans decades of service at the highest levels of government. He served in the US House of Representatives (1977-1993), representing California. Under Pres...
Leon Panetta PERSONAL LIFE
| Spouse | Sylvia Varni |
| Children | 3, including Jimmy |
| Education | Santa Clara University (BA, JD) |
POSITIONS HELD BY Leon Panetta
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| United States Secretary of Defense | 1 July 2011 - 27 February 2013 |
| White House Chief of Staff | 17 July 1994 - 20 January 1997 |
| Director of the Central Intelligence Agency | 13 February 2009 - 30 June 2011 |
| Member of the United States House of Representatives | 5 January 1993 - 22 January 1993 |
| Member of the United States House of Representatives | 3 January 1991 - 3 January 1993 |
LEON PANETTA NEWS
After 18 years,US lifts ban on gays in American military
September 20, 2011 3:18 pm
This ends an 18-year-old practice that had resulted in the dismissal of some 14,000 service members.
US to up ante against Pakistan-based militants
September 15, 2011 10:22 am
Panetta warns US will no longer allow attacks on its forces by insurgents like the Haqqani network.
US warns terror groups not to mess up with it
September 10, 2011 12:35 pm
America has unified as a result of sept 11 attacks,says Panetta.
US: Pak cant be selective on action against terror groups
September 08, 2011 12:48 am
US has told Pak that it has to act against all militants operating inside its territory.
Al-Qaedas No. 2 killed in Pakistan,says US official
August 28, 2011 3:58 am
Atiyah Abd al-Rahman,has been killed in Pakistan,US officials said.
Will ensure rising powers don't threaten stability in world: US
August 25, 2011 1:05 pm
Leon Panetta says US would make sure that it continues to be a force to be reckoned with.
US debates drones vs diplomacy
August 04, 2011 2:14 am
Islamabad,coming only a day after the government grudgingly freed a CIA contractor held for weeks for killing two Pakistanis.
Iran weapons used to attack Americans in Iraq: Panetta
July 11, 2011 11:33 am
Over half of the deaths were caused by rockets that US officials say are provided to Shiite groups by Iran.
US close to defeating al-Qaeda: Panetta
July 10, 2011 11:45 am
Panetta said they are ready to go after key leaders of the terror network in Pakistan and Yemen.
US disappointed by failed raids in Pakistan: Robert Gates
June 14, 2011 12:39 pm
The soon-to-retire Pentagon chief said he was not certain how or why the effort went awry.
