There are still some unanswered questions about Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization and transfer of authority to a deputy in January that was kept secret from Congress and even President Joe Biden and the White House for several days.
Now, while awaiting a thorough review of what occurred by the Pentagon’s inspector general, Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has placed a hold on Senate confirmation of a major promotion for a top Austin aide who played a key role in the secrecy, according to the Associated Press.
Tuberville’s hold effectively blocks the White House nomination in July of Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark, currently serving as Austin’s senior military assistant, to be promoted and serve as the commander of all U.S. Army forces in the Pacific theater.
Clark’s key role in keeping Austin’s hospitalization a secret
Sec. Austin, who was quietly diagnosed with and underwent surgery for prostate cancer in December, was hospitalized in critical care for several days in early January after suffering complications, and though his authority was quickly transferred to a deputy while he was incapacitated, nobody other than Austin’s immediate senior staff was notified of his hospitalization or the situation more broadly under several days later. […]
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At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
