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Senate Confirms Jack Lew to Be Treasury Chief

He succeeds Geithner, has pretty cool signature

By the Associated Press

Posted Feb 27, 2013 5:24 PM CST

(AP) – The Senate confirmed Jacob ("Jack") Lew to be Treasury secretary, affirming President Obama's choice of a budget expert at a time when Congress and the White House are at odds over sharp government spending cuts. The Senate voted 71-26 to support the... Read full story »

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Senate Confirms Jack Lew to Be Treasury Chief

He succeeds Geithner, has pretty cool signature

Senate confirmation hearings • Treasury secretary • Obama Cabinet • Jack Lew

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