Inside Story Americas - Are Obama's cabinet choices right for the US?

Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe This Week, US Republican Rand Paul addressed the Senate for thirteen hours - a mammoth attempt - ostensibly, to block the approval of President Barack Obama's pick to head the CIA. In the end though, John Brennan, was comfortably approved by the Senate, despite persistent concerns over the secrecy and conduct of the US drone programme that he has largely overseen. It is estimated to have killed thousands in countries like Pakistan and Yemen. Now several other appointments will have to be considered by Congress. At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to the voiceless.' Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained. Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of journalism that the world has come to rely on. We are reshaping global media and constantly working to strengthen our reputation as one of the world's most respected news and current affairs channels. Social Media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Instagram: https://instagram.com/aljazeera/?ref=... Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajenglish Website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ google+: https://plus.google.com/+aljazeera/posts