Republican tapped for Army, and more

last updated 8 January 2015

Republican tapped for Army

President Obama named Rep. John McHugh of New York to be secretary of the Army. McHugh, whose upstate district is home to the Army’s 10th Mountain Division, is a nine-term representative and the ranking Republican on the Armed Services panel. He is expected to focus on quality-of-life issues facing soldiers and their families, including health care, pay, and family support.

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