Senate confirms Kerry pick as secretary of state
The Senate approved President Obama choice Senator John Kerry as secretary of state by a 94 to 3 vote. Kerry thanked colleagues after a largely bipartisan vote and will be sworn in at the State Department on Monday.
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Hagel backs Global Zero call to cut all US nuclear arms
Chuck Hagel, likely next defense secretary, advocates reducing nuclear weapons and even total elimination with a phased approach. He supports Global Zero and contrasts with hard line Republicans, aligning with Obama on viewing nukes as liabilities rather than assets.
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LaHood to Step Down as Transportation Secretary
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced he will resign, creating a cabinet vacancy at the start of President Obama’s second term. The Illinois Republican said he told Obama after the election he needed to move on and will stay on until his successor is confirmed, with Gates and others also exiting from the first-term team.
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