Though Sotomayor faced intense questioning from Republicans, the Senate approved her nomination by a wide margin.
At her confirmation hearing, the nominee to head the Central Intelligence Agency faced intense questioning over the morality of enhanced interrogation.
By Bernard Avishai At her confirmation hearing, the nominee to head the Central Intelligence Agency faced intense questioning over the morality of enhanced interrogation.
Mr. Guo, Ms. He and others who are said to have helped Mr. Chen in his flight have faced intense questioning by the police.
As Herman Cain continues to face intense questioning about sex harassment allegations, some have wondered whether his wife, Gloria, will come forward to make a statement of support.
At Thursday's hearing, Brennan is also expected to face intense questioning over his views on the CIA's use of torture on alleged terrorists.
With the Bush administration requesting $10.2 billion for missile defense in the 2005 fiscal year alone, officials on the project faced intense questioning at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Thursday.
The Greens have warned that Labor will face intense questioning from leaders in neighbouring countries over its support for big coal projects.
PAGE A14 Missile System Questioned The administration's proposed missile defense system, which would cost $10.2 billion in 2005, faced intense questioning at a Senate committee hearing.
By Sheelah Kolhatkar At her confirmation hearing, the nominee to head the Central Intelligence Agency faced intense questioning over the morality of enhanced interrogation.
This summer she faced intense questioning and criticism from Republican congressional leaders about her leadership during the standoff with the Branch Davidian cult near Waco, Tex., a confrontation that left David Koresh and more than 80 followers dead.
