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In win for Austin, top Senate Democrat agrees to back waiver His character and integrity are unquestioned and he possesses the knowledge and skill to effectively lead the Pentagon, Sen. Jack Reed said.
Sen. Jack Reed speaks during a confirmation hearing for defense nominee Lloyd Austin on Jan. 19, 2021, in Washington, D.C. | Greg Nash/Pool via AP
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The incoming chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee said Wednesday that he ll back Lloyd Austin to be defense secretary and support a waiver for him to take the job, a victory for the nominee who still has doubters in both chambers and both parties.