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HASC Launches Pacific Pivot Oversight Series, Could Spur Broader Action

Mai Hanoon

Thursday, October 31st, 2013

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The House Armed Services Committee launched an Asia-Pacific Oversight Series this week with the intent of ensuring that the military portion of the Pacific pivot is conducted with the right information at hand and with proper congressional support, committee leadership said in a media roundtable. Several committee members noted that the military is not the only component of the Obama administration’s plans for a pivot--strengthened diplomatic relations and increased trade are among the goals--but they said they wanted to ensure…

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