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Alabama Senators Stall Carter Confirmation Over Air Force Tanker

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Monday, April 6th, 2009

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By Emelie Rutherford Alabama's Republican senators blocked a Senate vote on confirming Ashton Carter to the post of Pentagon acquisition chief last week because they said they are waiting for assurances from the nominee regarding how he will conduct the Air Force aerial-refueling tanker competition. Because of the holds they placed on the confirmation vote, Carter will have to wait at least two weeks to start the weapons-buying job now held by John Young, because lawmakers will be in recess until April 20. Sen. Richard…

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