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Spencer Receives Warm Confirmation Hearing, Promises Accountability And Transparency

Wednesday, July 12th, 2017

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Spencer Receives Warm Confirmation Hearing, Promises Accountability And Transparency

Richard Spencer, President Trump's nominee as the 76th secretary of the Navy. Photo: Center for a New American Security.

The Trump administration’s nominee to be secretary of the Navy promised increased accountability and transparency in Naval acquisition issues during a confirmation hearing on Tuesday.Richard Spencer made an overall positive impression with the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing as he vowed to consult with them like a company board of directors, agreed that the Budget Control Act (BCA) is hurting the military, and promised increased accountability and transparency, particularly on acquisition issues.Spencer agreed with a common line…

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