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Congress

HASC Set to Welcome 8 New Democrats, 4 With Military Experience

Defense Daily Staff

Monday, January 12th, 2015

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HASC Set to Welcome 8 New Democrats, 4 With Military Experience

House Democrats this week will vote to confirm committee appointments for freshmen lawmakers and others changing committees.Among the 27 Democrats awaiting confirmation to new committees are eight hoping to join the House Armed Services Committee–several of whom have military experience–and three to the House Homeland Security Committee.Among the members joining HASC is Rep. Tim Walz (D-Minn.), who has served in Congress since 2007. Walz joined the Army National Guard at age 17 and served for 24 years, rising to the…

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