The Pentagon press secretary on Monday reiterated that the department will stand behind Eric Fanning, its current nominee for Army secretary, despite lawmakers’ objections.“Mr. Fanning is still the president’s nominee for that position,” Peter Cook said during a briefing to reporters. “We certainly look to continue working with Congress to try to expedite his nomination. We think filling that position is critically important. It is a very important position within the Department of Defense, and we think he has the…
