Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) is keeping her hold on the nomination of Deborah James to be the next Air Force secretary because she isn’t satisfied with responses she received from the service, according to an Ayotte aide. Ayotte placed her hold on James’ nomination in late September due to her concerns that the Air Force is planning to divest the A-10 fleet before the service has a suitable replacement for close air support. Ayotte’s aide…
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