How big of a deal is the new Benghazi testimony?

Once again, conservatives are in an uproar over Benghazi. And once again, liberals say it's much ado about nothing.

Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) has called a hearing to showcase testimony from two Benghazi "whistle-blowers."
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On Wednesday, Gregory Hicks, the deputy of slain U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens, will testify before Congress about what happened during the Sept. 11, 2012, attacks in Benghazi, Libya. Excerpts from private testimony given to congressional investigators were made public on Monday, and the outrage from conservative politicians and writers has been fierce. How serious are the new revelations? Here, a guide:

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Keith Wagstaff is a staff writer at TheWeek.com covering politics and current events. He has previously written for such publications as TIME, Details, VICE, and the Village Voice.