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New Missile Defense Panel Chair Says Views In Line With Predecessor

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Monday, July 13th, 2009

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By Emelie Rutherford Rep. Jim Langevin (D-R.I.) said as he assumes the gavel of a key missile-defense-focused panel his views are very much in line with those of his predecessor and the Obama administration. Langevin said in an interview last Friday he plans to hit the ground running as the new chairman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces subcommittee, with staff meetings this week and potentially hearings this month. House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Democrats elected Langevin to the…

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