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Monday, August 10th, 2009

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The Latest Word On Trends And Developments In Aerospace And Defense McHugh In Waiting. Rep. John McHugh (R-N.Y.) will have to wait until the second week of September, at the earliest, to be confirmed by the Senate as the next Army secretary. Kansas GOP Sens. Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts, upset over reports that Guantanamo Bay detainees could be relocated to their state, placed holds on approximately 10 executive-branch nominations, including McHugh's, last week before the Senate's month-long recess began.…

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Army

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Senate Authorization Bill Restricts Building Navy Warships Overseas With Limited Exception For Auxiliaries

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