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McCain, Grassley Raise Fresh Concerns About Lynn Confirmation

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Friday, January 30th, 2009

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By Emelie Rutherford Chances for a quick Senate confirmation of William Lynn as deputy defense secretary further diminished yesterday, when GOP Sens. John McCain (Ariz.) and Charles Grassley (Iowa) demanded information on Lynn's past lobbying for Raytheon [RTN] and work in the Clinton Pentagon. McCain, the lead Republican on the panel weighing Lynn's nomination, sent the nominee a letter yesterday saying he is "disappointed" with his response to the senator's query on matters Lynn would have to disqualify himself from…

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