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John McCain’s absence leaves a big hole on Senate Armed Services

By Travis J. Tritten
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John McCain’s absence leaves a big hole on Senate Armed Services

The silence surrounding the empty seat on the Senate Armed Services Committee lifted suddenly and momentarily during a hearing Thursday.

Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, was questioning a nominee who could oversee Air Force weapons buying including the B-21 Raider, a future heavy stealth bomber with a secret price tag.

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