Rapid Fire Dec. 14, 2012: Lining Up New Leadership

Dec 14, 2012 08:30 UTC

• With Susan Rice out of the picture as the USA’s next Secretary of State, John Kerry is the top contender for that spot, which reportedly makes Chuck Hagel the Administration’s top pick for Secretary of Defense.

• Buck McKeon [R-CA], the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, announced subcommittee chairmen for the new legislature: Emerging Threats and Capabilities:
  

Mac Thornberry [TX], Seapower and Projection Forces: Randy Forbes [VA], Military Personnel: Joe Wilson [SC], Tactical Air and Land Forces: Mike Turner [OH], Strategic Forces: Mike Rogers [AL], Readiness: Rob Wittman [VA]. See also The Hill for background.

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