COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Freshman Republican Rep. Doug Lamborn was appointed Wednesday to a coveted seat on the House Armed Services Committee following the death of Rep. JoAnn Davis.
Lamborn, whose district includes Schriever and Peterson Air Force bases, Fort Carson and the Air Force Academy, sought the appointment on the committee that sets budget and policy for the military.
Davis, R-Va., died Saturday after a long battle with cancer.
“I’m sad it happened under these circumstances, but it’s a marvelous opportunity for the district,” said Lamborn.
Lamborn was criticized after his bid to block a move by two other Colorado lawmakers to ban the Army from spending money that could lead to the expansion of the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site failed miserably, 389-34.
“I knew all along that the leadership respected my abilities and contribution,” he said. “I think even those critics will be happy for the district about this appointment.”
Lamborn sat in on his first meeting Wednesday.
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Information from: The Gazette,
