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Smith bill on waiver for Austin

January 15, 2021

On Jan. 15, 2021 House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith (D-WA) introduced legislation for the House to provide a statutory exception to allow retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin to lead the Defense Department before he completes the seven-year waiting period required for retired general officers.


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