Senate clears Austin waiver, setting up confirmation vote to be Biden's Pentagon chief
By Connor O'Brien
In one of first actions, new defense secretary orders review of sexual misconduct programs
By Howard Altman
House And Senate Approve Waiver For Lloyd Austin, Biden's Pick To Head Pentagon
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Congress Grants Waiver to Austin to Serve as Defense Secretary (Published 2021)
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Former general Lloyd Austin confirmed as Biden's defense secretary
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