Friday, June 16, 2017

SECNAV nominee has hearing date

President Donald Trump’s second nominee for Secretary of the Navy, Richard Spencer, has a confirmation hearing date with the Senate Armed Services Committee on June 22. The former Marine Corps captain was selected by the President for the post June 3. Trump’s first nominee, businessman Philip Bilden, withdrew from consideration in late February. The President has made two selections for Secretary of the Army, but both have withdrawn from consideration. A new nominee has yet to be named. (Source: Military.com 06/15/17)