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 ...

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.

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