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Army secretary nominee takes heat over transgender comments

By Travis J. Tritten
Published April 11, 2017 4:06pm ET
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Army secretary nominee takes heat over transgender comments
The Democrats appeared to be ratcheting up pressure after a report that Green could withdraw as controversy balloons over his political views opposing gay marriage, transgender rights and teaching Islam in public schools. (AP Photo/Erik Schelzig) | Erik Schelzig

Two civil rights groups are trying to derail President Trump’s nominee for Army secretary by claiming he is opposed to gay and transgender rights.

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