Senior intelligence officials disclosed Wednesday that Michael Morell, then CIA deputy director, agreed with Ms. Nuland.

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A. Dutch Ruppersberger of Maryland, the top Democrat will be briefed by FBI Deputy Director Sean Joyce and acting CIA director Michael Morell.

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Michael Morell, a career intelligence officer who was serving as the spy agency's deputy director, has been acting CIA director since Petraeus' resignation.

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