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Defense &
National Security

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National Security

The Big Story

Mikie Sherill's military records cause a stir

Top Democrats on Capitol Hill are demanding an investigation into the release of former Rep. Mikie Sherill’s (D) military records weeks before New Jersey’s gubernatorial election.

Greg Nash

The National Archives has said the release, first reported by CBS, was made in error in response to a Freedom of Information Act request from Nicholas De Gregorio, a former Republican congressional candidate in New Jersey.

“On behalf of the National Archives, I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and aggravation this situation may cause you and for our failure to safeguard your military record from unauthorized release.” Scott Levins, the director of the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) wrote in a letter dated September 22.

He called the breach “exceedingly rare” and said the agency “will hold our staff accountable” and review its policies and procedures.

Democrats aren’t satisfied, alleging more nefarious reasons for the release.

“This is a breathtaking, disturbing leak that must be thoroughly investigated,” Sherrill campaign spokesperson Sean Higgins said in a statement on Thursday, calling De Gregoria an “agent” of her opponent Jack Ciattarelli’s campaign.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said he supported a probe into how the military record got leaked.

“It’s outrageous that Donald Trump and his administration, and political hacks connected to them, continue to violate the law,” Jeffries said. “And they will be held accountable. The statute of limitations — I remind all of the........

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