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Baker Confirmed as Treasury Secretary in 95-0 Vote
James A Baker III won Senate confirmation to leave the White House and become treasury secretary. The 95 to 0 vote marks the first Senate action of the year as Donald Regan moves to Baker’s White House post. Darman and Pearlman cleared for deputy and tax policy posts.
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