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HASC Adds New Republican Members

Pat Host

Tuesday, January 10th, 2017

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HASC Adds New Republican Members

The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) on Tuesday added nine new Republicans to the panel, according to a statement.New HASC members are:* Scott DesJarlais (Tenn.)* Ralph Abraham (La.) * Trent Kelly (Miss.)* Mike Gallagher (Wisc.)* Matt Gaetz (Fla.)* Don Bacon (Neb.)* Jim Banks (Ind.)* Liz Cheney (Wyo.)Barron Youngsmith, spokesman for HASC Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-Wash.), said he expected the panel's new Democrats to be named by midday Wednesday. HASC is holding a waiver hearing for Defense Secretary-nominee retired Marine…

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