He’s a former CIA covert operator who also founded a newspaper. An avid boater, he’s long favored no-boating zones to protect manatees in Florida Gulf waters.In Congress he’s strongly backed the work of US spy agencies, yet recently he’s become an outspoken proponent of intelligence reform. Rep. Porter Goss (R) of Florida is nothing if not a balancer. And that’s a skill he’ll need in spades if he’s confirmed as the new CIA director, following President Bush’s nomination Tuesday.Full Story