WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services heard Thursday from U.S. Air Force Gen. Lori Robinson, who is seeking confirmation as commander of the U.S. Northern Command.
Also Thursday, Time Magazine named the former Bartlett resident as one of the most influential people of 2016.
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