Should Lawmakers and White House Have Been Warned of Petraeus Investigation?

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Posted date/time:November 15, 2012

When the Petraeus news hit, congressional leaders bemoaned not being notified beforehand. Gwen Ifill talks to Wilson Center President and former ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee Jane Harman and former Justice Department official Matthew Miller about when and if Congress and the president should be briefed on such investigations.

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Jane Harman

Distinguished Fellow and President Emerita, Wilson Center

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