Navy’s Quiet Submarine Firings Draw Congressional RebukeNavy’s Secrecy Is Undermining Congress’s Oversight RoleCongressional Pushback Tests Navy’s Handling of Sensitive Personnel Matters
On November 12, Democratic lawmakers criticized the Navy for not telling Congress it had fired the USS South Dakota’s three senior leaders after an underwater collision last month.On November 12, Democratic lawmakers rebuked the Navy for withholding notice of the USS South Dakota’s leadership firings after an underwater collision last month.On November 12, Democratic lawmakers challenged the Navy’s quiet dismissal of the USS South Dakota leadership after an underwater collision last month.