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January 10, 2024

Lloyd Austin's Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Revealed Amid Controversy over Secrecy of His Health
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The Pentagon has vowed to "do better" after Defense Secretary Lloyd
Austin's prostate cancer diagnosis was disclosed Tuesday. President
Biden received the news within hours of the general public. This comes
after revelations Biden and top Pentagon officials were also kept in the
dark for several days about Austin's hospitalization last week following
complications from the treatment. White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients
ordered a review of Cabinet protocols for delegating authority, while
some Republican lawmakers are calling for Austin to step down amid the
mounting controversy. Austin's doctors say he is expected to make a full
recovery.


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