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Austin Pressed On Budget, Nuclear Modernization Views, House To Hold Thursday Waiver Vote

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Austin Pressed On Budget, Nuclear Modernization Views, House To Hold Thursday Waiver Vote
Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III responds to a question during his Senate Armed Forces Committee confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C. Jan. 19, 2021. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)

Ret. Gen. Lloyd Austin, president-elect Biden’s nominee for defense secretary, provided insight into his outlook on on the budget, nuclear modernization and Navy shipbuilding plans during his Tuesday confirmation hearing, while also detailing steps to ensure enduring civilian control of the military, as several lawmakers have raised concerns over granting a waiver to allow another recently retired general to lead the department.  The House is now planning to vote on a waiver this Thursday, following the House Armed Services Committee’s…

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