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Block on McHugh's nomination lifted

Source: Politico
Washington : DC : USA | 2 months ago  
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Rep. John McHugh (R-N.Y.) can start measuring the drapes at the Pentagon. After blocking his nomination for secretary of the Army for most of this summer, two Kansas Republican senators have released their hold on McHugh’s candidacy, freeing him up for confirmation.
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