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Obama Taps Army Leader As New Joint Chiefs Head

by Tamara Keith, NPR
May 30, 2011

President Obama is expected to nominate Army Gen. Martin Dempsey as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. If confirmed by the Senate, he would replace Admiral Mike Mullen.

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  • Morning Edition, May 30, 2011
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