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Is This Our First Female Defense Chief?

Michele Flournoy is on Obama's shortlist

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 4, 2013 12:58 PM CST

(Newser) – It's possible the nation might have its first female defense secretary soon. With leading candidate Chuck Hagel running into stiff resistance, the name of Michele Flournoy is standing out on President Obama's shortlist, reports the Los Angeles Times. Its profile describes the 52-year-old...   Read full story »

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