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In reply to the discussion: Anyone else expects an Austin resignation? [View all]spooky3
(38,734 posts)54. Agree. Sounds as if they need to tighten up procedures to prevent recurrence.
But it was to me an unfortunate set of events with a safety net. The deputy could have been called back from vacation once she was informed, if necessary, and if not there surely are staff who were not vacationing who could handle most affairs.
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Probably something not life threatening, but personal, like hemorrhoids.
LudwigPastorius
Jan 2024
#9
I don't think so. People get sick. If he was incapacitated it's a failure of the Deputy sec'y to alert the president.
brush
Jan 2024
#17
Could have been infection after an ortho procedure and somebody forgot to make a phone call
dalton99a
Jan 2024
#18
Of course. The Deputy has a deputy. The DOD kept going without the Deputy Sec'y being called back...
brush
Jan 2024
#66
No. I don't believe the Administration was not aware of what was going on.
marble falls
Jan 2024
#86