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Benton to Lead US Selective Service System
SEATTLE (AP) — Former Washington state Sen. Don Benton has been tapped to head the U.S. Selective Service System.
The White House announced the pending nomination on Monday, The Seattle Times reported .
Benton, a Republican from Vancouver who was an early supporter of President Donald Trump, had previously served as a "senior adviser" between Trump and the Environmental Protection Agency. The agency, which registers men age 18 through 25, hasn't overseen a draft since 1973.
Benton will oversee a staff of 124 employees.
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