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7 Nominees Confirmed; Clinton Vote Tomorrow

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 20, 2009 4:58 PM CST
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(Newser) – The Senate met after the inauguration today and promptly confirmed seven of President Obama’s nominees by unanimous vote, with the notable exception of Hillary Clinton, the Chicago Tribune reports. A vote on Clinton has been scheduled for tomorrow after Harry Reid and Sen. John Cronyn, who has concerns about the Clinton Foundation’s disclosures, struck a deal, the Hill notes.

Those confirmed unanimously were Ken Salazar for Interior, Steven Chu for Energy, Arne Duncan for Education, Janet Napolitano for Homeland Security, Eric Shinseki for VA, Tom Vilsack for Agriculture, and Peter Orszag for OMB. Other nominees who await a tougher vote are Eric Holder (AG), Hilda Solis (Labor), and Timothy Geithner (Treasury).

President Barack Obama signs one of his first acts as President.
President Barack Obama signs one of his first acts as President.   (AP Photo)
Secretary of State nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Secretary of State nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton.   (AP Photo)
President-elect Barack Obama listens as his Energy Secretary nominee Steven Chu addresses the media.
President-elect Barack Obama listens as his Energy Secretary nominee Steven Chu addresses the media.   (AP Photo)
Treasury Secretary nominee Timothy Geitner.
Treasury Secretary nominee Timothy Geitner.   (AP Photo)
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano.
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano.   (AP Photo)
President-elect Barack Obama introduces Cabinet nominees in December.
President-elect Barack Obama introduces Cabinet nominees in December.   (AP Photo)
Members of the House of Representatives of the 111th Congress.
Members of the House of Representatives of the 111th Congress.   (AP Photo)
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COMMENTS
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Guest
Jan 21, 2009 6:26 AM CST
Absolute correct again, Caps.... But I expect the high school-educated Diploma_king will disagree.... "LOL"!
Mad
Jan 20, 2009 11:56 PM CST
Wow, Corona did have an ounce of respect in him, too bad he wasted it here ... still, how refreshingly rare witnessing honor exhibited from a Republican. --- As my answer to Corona would be: "Whats this sudden interest in oversight?" Republicans seem to have forgotten the word. And now, the first time a Con (Cronyn not Corona) applies its over something that is none of his business. If he thinks some foul play has been committed, let him bring his concerns then. .... I'm serious, if Senate Republicans get asked to vote on what to have for lunch, they should consider themselves lucky
Guest
Jan 20, 2009 7:50 PM CST
respectfully enough stated.

 
Hillary Clinton • Congress • Senate confirmation hearings • Ken Salazar • Tom Vilsack • Janet Napolitano • Obama administration • President Obama • Cabinet secretary • Arne Duncan • Steven Chu • Eric Shinseki

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