Biden's defence pick closer to approval

By Patricia Zengerle
Updated January 22 2021 - 10:59am, first published 10:53am
Lloyd Austin says he will work to get rid of "racists and extremists" from the US military.
Lloyd Austin says he will work to get rid of "racists and extremists" from the US military.

The US Congress has backed a waiver that helps clear the way for President Joe Biden's nominee, Lloyd Austin, to serve as defence secretary even though he has not cleared the required seven-year waiting period after retirement from active-duty military service.

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