Biden's pick for Pentagon acquisition chief in 'limbo'

By Tony Bertuca / July 7, 2021 at 5:07 PM
The nomination of Michael Brown to be the Pentagon's next acquisition chief appears to have stalled in the Senate amid an ongoing investigation. Biden announced his selection in April , but the Senate Armed Services Committee, which is responsible for vetting and advancing defense nominees, has yet to schedule a hearing for Brown. One congressional staffer said Brown is in "limbo," while a second staffer seeking information about Brown's nomination process said he's found only a "black box." The committee,...

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