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McCain Plans To Keep Strong DoD Oversight After Losing SASC Ranking Spot

Julie Samuel

Wednesday, November 14th, 2012

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Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) said yesterday he expects to continue to influence national-security policy after he relinquishes his leadership position as ranking Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC). McCain confirmed to reporters, for the first time, that he will not seek a waiver from a Republican rule limiting him to serving as the top Republican on the committee for the six years he has. Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.), the SASC’s No. 2 Republican, said he expects to assume…

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