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HASC’s Top Dem Calls Army’s New Transformation Plan With Program Cuts ‘A Positive Step’

HASC’s Top Dem Calls Army’s New Transformation Plan With Program Cuts ‘A Positive Step’
Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, learns about the capabilities and functions of the M1 Abrams Tank on Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania, August 12, 2021. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Joshua Thorne)

The top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee has signaled support for the Army’s new, wide-ranging transformation plan, which has included cutting several major programs, calling it "a positive step.”  Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), the House Armed Services Committee ranking member, is one of the first senior national security-focused lawmakers to comment on the new Army Transformation Initiative, while noting Congress is still awaiting specifics on the planned divestments. “While we still need to receive the details and review…

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