A leading candidate to be the next National Security Advisor has a cozy relationship with the energy and defense industries.

The Hill:

Retired Marine Corps Gen. James Jones, a leading contender to become President-elect Barack Obama’s national security adviser, serves on the boards of directors of Boeing and Chevron and advises a number of other businesses that work closely with the military and intelligence community.

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— Jonathan Werve