Jimmy Panetta
Leon Edward Panetta is an American retired politician and government official who served under several Democratic administrations as Secretary of Defense (2011–2013), Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (2009–2011), White House Chief of Staff (1994–1997), director of the Office of Management and Budget (1993–1994), as well as a U.S. representative from California (1977–1993).
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Background
Born
1938-06-28, Monterey
Education
Monterey High School, Santa Clara University College of Arts & Sciences, Santa Clara University School of Law
Prior Occupations
politician, lawyer, political scientist, jurist, university teacher, Oberleutnant
Positions Held
United States Secretary of Defense, White House Chief of Staff, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, United States representative, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, defence minister
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Country
United States
Chamber
House
Party
Democrat
State
California
Status
Current member
In office since
2017
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