WASHINGTON, D.C. (Concho Valley Homepage) — U.S. Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, praised the Senate’s confirmation of Earl Matthews as the next general counsel of the Department of Defense, while sharply criticizing Democrats for opposing the nomination.

“I am thrilled that the Senate confirmed my dear friend Earl Matthews as the next General Counsel of the Department of Defense,” Pfluger said in a statement released Tuesday. “While I’m disheartened that every single one of my Democrat colleagues chose to politicize this confirmation by voting against a man of such caliber, Earl’s confirmation is nonetheless a testament to his proven leadership in national security and dedication to the safety of our nation.”

Pfluger, who represents Texas’ 11th Congressional District, said he worked closel

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