https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=30222 The nominee's confirmation hearing centers on allegations of sexual assault, reported excessive drinking, and controversial statements about women in combat and minorities, balanced against his Army National Guard service, deployments, and awards. Senators must assess his lack of senior military experience and the limited public scope of his background check while considering commitments from Republican supporters and outside groups to expedite confirmation. Key issues include his fitness to lead the Pentagon and his capacity to ensure force readiness, troop welfare, and alliance management. en-us Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:01:03 +0530 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:01:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=30222 The nominee's confirmation hearing centers on allegations of sexual assault, reported excessive drinking, and controversial statements about women in combat and minorities, balanced against his Army National Guard service, deployments, and awards. Senators must assess his lack of senior military experience and the limited public scope of his background check while considering commitments from Republican supporters and outside groups to expedite confirmation. Key issues include his fitness to lead the Pentagon and his capacity to ensure force readiness, troop welfare, and alliance management. News - Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:01:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=30222