
Reports: Obama to nominate Ashton Carter as Defense secretary
The Associated Press and CNN report that President Obama will nominate former Pentagon official Ashton Carter to replace Chuck Hagel as Defense secretary. Carter previously served as deputy secretary of Defense and as undersecretary for acquisition, technology and logistics in the Obama administration. Ref. USAToday
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Sen. Jim Inhofe (R., Okla.), the ranking Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, told the Associated Press Tuesday he "Very strongly" Supports Mr. Carter's nomination. Sen. John McCain (R, Ariz.) indicated on Fox News he also would support the pick. Ref. Source 2
Senate confirms Ashton Carter as Secretary of Defense
Ashton Carter's nomination to succeed Chuck Hagel as Defense secretary cleared the full Senate Thursday. The former No. 2 at the Pentagon becomes President Obama's fourth Defense secretary. Ref. USAToday