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Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) is calling for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to provide information on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's military record, which has come under scrutiny since being tapped as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate.
Why it matters: In a letter sent to Austin on Thursday, Banks — the chair of the House Armed Services' Military Personnel subcommittee — said he has concerns about how Walz represented his time serving in the Army National Guard.
"The American people deserve transparency into the military records of service-members who serve in public office and especially when they represent such service as credentials for public office," he wrote.
"Misrepresentation and deceit intended to mislead the public about their service erode the integrity of our military and impact all Americans who choose to serve."