National Security

Lawmaker looks to speed up foreign weapons sales

By Jacqueline Klimas
Published May 4, 2016 1:54am ET
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Lawmaker looks to speed up foreign weapons sales
A U.S. Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey aircraft takes off. A report predicts the U.S. is on track to match or surpass last year's $43B in sales to foreign militaries. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo) | Maya Alleruzzo

A key lawmaker said improving the process of selling weapons to foreign countries is a “priority issue,” and one she intends to hold hearings on.

Rep. Vicky Hartzler, R-Mo., chairwoman of the House Armed Services Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, told the Washington Examiner that she will focus on the issue on Capitol Hill.

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