Lake’s Responses to Senate Panel Assailed

CIA Director-designate Anthony Lake has failed to adequately answer the Senate Intelligence Committee’s concerns days before his confirmation hearing, said Sen. Richard C. Shelby (R-Ala.), chairman of the panel. Shelby said the panel’s investigation is focusing on personal stock transactions, U.S. foreign policy on China and the campaign financing issue. Lake’s confirmation hearing is scheduled for Tuesday. White House officials say Lake has provided extensive answers to committee questions and that each time new issues have arisen, Lake has addressed them.