"Indeed, Kahl's March 23 written response raises more questions than it answers and may even further implicate him in the mishandling of classified information ad controlled unclassified information," Hagerty and the other GOP senators wrote.
Former U.S. Deputy Assistant Defense Secretary for the Middle East Colin Kahl participates in a panel discussion about Iran's nuclear program sponsored by The National Iranian American Council in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill Feb. 21, 2012, in Washington, D.C. Kahl is a nominee for a top Pentagon role but faces sharp opposition from Republicans.
Kahl has faced one of the most difficult paths to confirmation of any Biden official, and the Senate Armed Services Committee voted on party lines to advance his nomination. Beyond the tweets Republicans say might have violated national security, Kahl was a prolific Twitter user who was sharply critical of Republicans.
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., also a moderate, was the swing vote on the Armed Services Committee that allowed Kahl to advance to the Senate floor. With Manchin's support Kahl is likely to be confirmed when the final vote on his nomination happens.
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