Washington, DC +New CIA Director Confirmed+

Washington, DC +New CIA Director Confirmed+ After hearing assurances he will be independent of the Pentagon, the Senate easily confirmed Gen. Michael Hayden, a career Air Force man, to head the CIA.

Hayden, a four-star general, currently is the top deputy to National Intelligence Director John Negroponte.
Hayden, 61, would be the first active-duty or retired military officer to run the spy agency in 25 years. He was approved by a vote of 78-15.