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February 12, 2009

Senate Approves Ex-Raytheon Lobbyist To Top Pentagon Post
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In other news from Capitol Hill, the Senate has confirmed William Lynn
to be Deputy Defense Secretary. Lynn is a former top lobbyist for the
military contractor Raytheon. In his new post Lynn will be in charge of
day-to-day operations at the Pentagon. Senate committees also voted
Wednesday to support the nominations of Leon Panetta to head the CIA and
Congresswoman Hilda Solis to become Labor Secretary.



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