Follow BeltwayBlips on TwitterMcCain grudgingly says defense pick will proceed (AP)
Published 1/25/2009 at Yahoo! News: Politics News
AP - Sen. John McCain said Sunday the confirmation of President Barack Obama's choice for deputy defense secretary should move forward despite concerns about the nominee's role as a former defense lobbyist.
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