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Advocates of Lloyd Austin for defense secretary are asking lawmakers to think hard about another topic: the general’s race.
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The president-elect says Austin has the experience and character needed to lead the Pentagon.
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Biden’s gender parity pledge could be watershed moment for women in national security
A Biden pledge for at least gender parity in key national security slots could mean huge gains for women at the Pentagon and elsewhere.
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