Armed Services Comte Confirms Former Lobbyist

The Senate Armed Services Committee voted to confirm William Lynn, a former defense lobbyist, as the Deputy Secretary of Defense. Now Lynn’s confirmation vote moves to the Senate floor where it’s still unclear whether Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) will oppose it by placing a hold on the nomination. Below see other confirmation votes.

William J. Lynn III to be Deputy Secretary of Defense;
Robert F. Hale to be Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) and Chief Financial Officer;
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Tags Chuck Grassley Chuck Grassley Iowa Person Career Politics Under Secretary of Defense United States United States Department of Defense United States Deputy Secretary of Defense United States Secretary of Defense United States Senate Committee on Armed Services

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