New Jersey Governor Thomas Kean has been named the new chairman of the panel investigating the September 11 terrorist attacks.
President George W Bush announced his choice for the independent commission two days after Henry Kissinger resigned from the post of chairman because of conflict-of-interest concerns.
"Tom Kean is a leader respected for integrity, fairness and good judgment," President Bush said.
"I am confident he will work to make the commission's investigation thorough. It is important that we uncover every detail and learn every lesson of September 11."
Two days before Kissinger's resignation, former Senator George Mitchell stepped down as vice chairman.
Democrats replaced Mitchell with former Representative Lee Hamilton.
