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Air Force

Stalled Pentagon Nominees Confirmed By Senate

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Friday, March 5th, 2010

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By Emelie Rutherford The Senate confirm the nominations of six senior Pentagon officials last night after senators who blocked their final approval released their holds. The nominees, selected by President Barack Obama, are: Frank Kendall III to be principal deputy under secretary of defense for acquisition, technology, and logistics; Erin Conaton to be Air Force undersecretary; Malcolm Ross O'Neill to be assistant Army secretary for acquisition, logistics, and technology; Terry Yonkers to be assistant Air Force secretary for installations and…

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