Mccain Likely to Run From Atop Defense Panel ; Political Veterans May Staff Minority Office

The Washington Times › January 08, 2007

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Sen. John McCain is set this week to assume the senior Republican spot on the Armed Services Committee as he sets the stage for a presidential run while serving as his party's top Senate spokesman on defense issues.

Republicans lost control of the budget- and policy-making committee in the November elections. Chairman John W. Warner, Virginia Republican, hands the gavel to Sen. Carl Levin, Michigan Democrat. Because of term limits, he then relinquishes the ranking Republican position to Mr. McCain of Arizona.

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Mccain Likely to Run From Atop Defense Panel ; Political Veterans May Staff Minority Office

Mr. McCain is widely expected to formally announce this year that he is seeking the Republican presidential nomination. His st...

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