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Rep. Marc Veasey: Bill would see more women, minorities in DoD’s upper ranks

A new bill in the House would take a novel approach to increasing the numbers of women and minorities in high ranking positions in the Defense Department, both ...

Tom Temin@tteminWFED

August 10, 2016 11:09 am

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Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas)

A new bill in the House would take a novel approach to increasing the numbers of women and minorities in high ranking positions in the Defense Department, both uniformed and civilian. It would use grants to fund organizations devoted to leadership development and mentoring. The sponsor of the bill, Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas), joins Federal Drive with Tom Temin with more.