New Defense Chief Ashton Carter Unanimously Approved by Senate Panel
Posted on AllSides February 10th, 2015
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The Senate Armed Services Committee voted 26-0 Tuesday to approve Ashton Carter as the next secretary of Defense, the committee announced.
The unanimous vote signals that President Barack Obama is unlikely to encounter Republican resistance to his choice for the post, setting the stage for an easy confirmation when the nomination moves to the floor of the Senate.
A Senate official said the full chamber is expected to vote on Mr. Carter either Wed
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