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Obama nominates Brad Carson, Cherokee, to Army legal post


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President Barack Obama has nominated Brad Carson, a member of the Cherokee Nation, as General Counsel of the Army.

Carson served in Congress from 2001 until 2005. His district included the Cherokee Nation and a large percentage of Native Americans.

Carson's nomination is subject to approval by the Senate.

Get the Story:
Press Release: President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts (White House 9/14)
Obama nominates Brad Carson for Army counsel position (The Tulsa World 9/15)
Former Oklahoma congressman Brad Carson nominated for key Pentagon post (The Oklahoman 9/15)

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