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Donley Confirmed Air Force Secretary

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Friday, October 3rd, 2008

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By Emelie Rutherford Acting Air Force Secretary Michael Donley has been officially confirmed for the post he has held since June 21. The Senate voted to confirm Donley's nomination as air service secretary last night. After several months of delay the Senate Armed Services Committee favorably reported out Donley's confirmation last week. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) had placed a hold on Donley's confirmation in the full Senate because of concerns stemming from the controversial Air Force tanker competition. Yet Cantwell…

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