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Jack Murtha New Commander-in-Chief?

· Tuesday, February 20, 2007 · No comments

Dale Franks explains why Congressman Jack Murtha, despite his powerful position as chairman of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, is not, as Bob Novak suggests, “moving close to command over U.S. policy on Iraq.” Not by a long shot.

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James Joyner is Professor and Department Head of Security Studies at Marine Corps University's Command and Staff College. He's a former Army officer and Desert Storm veteran. Views expressed here are his own. Follow James on Twitter @DrJJoyner.

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