By Emelie Rutherford The Senate confirmed Rep. John McHugh (R-N.Y.) as the next Army secretary on Wednesday night, clearing the way for him to be sworn in as the service's top civilian leader next week. Wednesday's voice vote came hours after Kansas GOP Sens. Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts lifted a hold they placed on McHugh's nomination in August. They blocked several of President Obama's nominations as they attempted to gain leverage in their push to ensure detainees will not…
McHugh Confirmed As New Army Secretary
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