Ashton Carter Might Be Great Pentagon Pick, and It Might Not Matter

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Ashton Carter Might Be Great Pentagon Pick, and It Might Not Matter  By Tim Starks I've written a CQ Analysis piece about the job Ashton B. Carter has ahead of him as Defense chief, and how he fits into the role, assuming he's confirmed Thursday by the full Senate as expected. Full story ISIS Could Further Unite Afghanistan, Pakistan, Gen. Campbell Says  By Tim Starks Senate Armed Services Chairman John McCain, R-Ariz., said Thursday that the wisdom of the Afghanistan troop drawdown being decided based on the calendar rather than events is challenged by the Islamic State group making a showing there. His panel's top Democrat, Jack Reed of Rhode Island, also said the group's appearance is worrisome. Full story ISIS AUMF Debate So Lame