Ashton Carter Backs U.S. Arms for Ukraine

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Ashton Carter Backs U.S. Arms for Ukraine  By Tim Starks The Obama administration has already begun taking under serious consideration providing weapons to Ukraine amid its conflict with Russia. A prospective new member of Obama's cabinet, Defense secretary nominee Ashton Carter, sounds like a man set to push them further in that direction. Full story Ashton Carter on Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, China, Russia  By Tim Starks Ashton Carter gets a full day of congressional interrogation Wednesday, starting this morning, with the Senate Armed Services Committee set to vet his nomination for Defense secretary. He's already shared some of his views via written answers to the panel's questions. Full story Lawmakers Vow to Speed Weapons to Jordan