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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to temporarily transfer duties as he undergoes medical procedure - WEIS | Local & Area News, Sports, & Weather

May 24, 2024 View Original Article
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    10% Center

  • Reliability

    40% ReliableFair

  • Policy Leaning

    4% Center

  • Politician Portrayal

    26% Negative

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55% : -- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will undergo what the Pentagon is describing as "a scheduled, elective and minimally invasive follow-up non-surgical procedure related to his previously reported bladder issue" on Friday night that will lead him to temporarily transfer his authorities to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks.
46% : "The Secretary has determined he will be temporarily unable to perform his functions and duties during the procedure, so Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks will assume the functions and duties of the Secretary of Defense and serve as the Acting Secretary of Defense," Ryder added.

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