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Obama expected to nominate Ashton Carter as defense secretary
President Obama is expected to nominate Ashton Carter, a physicist with Pentagon leadership, to be secretary of defense replacing Chuck Hagel. Carter would oversee expansion against Islamic State, coordinate with allies, and rebalance forces in Asia amid budget cuts and troop reductions. He previously served as deputy defense secretary and chief weapons buyer, and enjoys support from key lawmakers.
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