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defense1 month ago•6 min saved

GOP Backs Army Secretary Amid Leadership Clash

At a House Appropriations defense hearing, Republicans praised Army Secretary Dan Driscoll as the right leader for a transformed Army, publicly backing him amid tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the abrupt ouster of Gen. Randy George; Democrats urged explanations for George’s departure as questions about leadership and morale grow. Driscoll defended the promotion process, said he never struck a name from a list, and emphasized civilian leaders pick the military, while affirming he has no plans to resign.

via The Washington Post|

#army-secretary #dan-driscoll #defense

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"House GOP Negotiator Kay Granger Steps Down from Powerful Appropriations Chair Role"

Rep. Kay Granger, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, has announced her resignation and requested a replacement to serve out the remainder of the congressional session, expressing her intention to return to her career as an educator. The announcement comes after the House passed a $1.2 trillion government spending package for fiscal 2024, which now heads to the Senate for consideration. Granger plans to fulfill her commitment and serve through the end of this Congress, ensuring a seamless transition before the fiscal 2025 bill development begins.

via The Hill|

#fiscal-2024 #gop #government-spending

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

"Rep. Kay Granger Steps Down from House Appropriations Leadership Role"

U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, R-Fort Worth, will step down early as chair of the influential House Appropriations Committee, a powerful position held by a Texan in Congress, after serving as the top Republican on the committee since 2019. Granger, the longest-serving Republican in the Texas delegation, plans to remain on the committee as Chair Emeritus and return to her career as an educator. Her departure comes amid frustrations with the committee's focus on divisive cultural issues, and she aims to provide advice and counsel to her colleagues.

via The Texas Tribune|

#federal-funding #house-appropriations-committee #kay-granger

politics2 years ago•6 min saved

"Fort Worth Congresswoman Kay Granger Steps Down, Leaving Seat Open for New Republican Candidate"

House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger, the first female Republican House member from Texas, has announced that she will retire from Congress instead of seeking reelection in 2024. Granger, who has served since 1996 and became the top Republican on the Appropriations Committee in 2018, stated that it is time for the next generation of leaders in her district to step forward. Her retirement will open up a race for the top Republican position on the House Appropriations Committee, with Rules Chairman Tom Cole seen as the early favorite. Granger's legacy includes her support for military spending and her leadership on the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee.

via Roll Call |

#house-appropriations-committee #kay-granger #politics