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Air Force

Senate Panel Receives Secret Data On Air Force Picks, May Decide Their Fate This Week

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Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

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By Emelie Rutherford After raising concerns about the White House's pick for two new Air Force leaders, a key lawmaker said he has received classified material he requested on the duo and hopes to decide on their confirmations this week. Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin (D-Mich.) said yesterday his panel has received "a lot of information" on two matters related to Air Force chief of staff nominee Gen. Norton Schwartz, the current U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) commander, and…

Congress

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Congress

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Space

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