Retired Air Force colonel McSally named to House Armed Services Committee

McSally is a retired Air Force colonel who holds a 161-vote lead over Barber in general election results for Arizona's 2nd Congressional District that are now the subject of new tabulations in Cochise and Pima counties.

McSally says she's honored to be appointed to a House committee that has such a large impact on her district and country.

Barber is currently a member of the Armed Services Committee.

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