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Clinton confirmed as Secretary of State
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by René | January 21, 2009 at 03:51 pm
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WASHINGTON -- The Senate confirmed Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state Wednesday as President Barack Obama moved to make his imprint on U.S. foreign policy, mobilizing a fresh team of veteran advisers and reaching out to world leaders.The Senate voted 94-2, with Republican Sens. David Vitter of Louisiana and Jim DeMint of South Carolina opposing.
Republicans and Democrats alike said her swift confirmation was necessary so that Obama could begin tackling the major foreign policy issues at hand, including two wars, increased violence in the Middle East and the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran.
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at 19:27 on January 21st, 2009
A good and timely story but you need to edit the title.
at 21:33 on January 21st, 2009
Watch out Iran, Ms. Tarmac Sniper is in charge and on the loose .
at 10:52 on January 22nd, 2009
is it a good move?
at 03:55 on January 26th, 2009
I think she is prepared to be secretary of state. Good choice.