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John Kerry

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Tue Jan 29, 2013, 10:21 AM Jan 2013

Senate panel approves Kerry nomination unanimously [View all]

Not exactly a surprise, but this clears the way to a vote this afternoon.

http://www.politico.com/story/2013/01/john-kerry-nomination-clears-committee-86860.html


Sen. John Kerry won unanimous approval Tuesday from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to become the next secretary of state, quickly clearing a key hurdle on his way to become the nation’s next chief diplomat.

Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2013/01/john-kerry-nomination-clears-committee-86860.html#ixzz2JNWIfhuW
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Congratulations to the well deserving Senator! karynnj Jan 2013 #1
It was? That is so... YvonneCa Jan 2013 #3
Hooray ladym55 Jan 2013 #2
Portman supposedly biked with Kerry and that they worked together karynnj Jan 2013 #4
They seem to be making the case... YvonneCa Jan 2013 #5
Portman is a AYE Mass Jan 2013 #8
Whew!! ladym55 Jan 2013 #9
The... YvonneCa Jan 2013 #12
the first thing I thought! MBS Jan 2013 #18
This is awesome: ProSense Jan 2013 #6
Wow!!!!! ladym55 Jan 2013 #10
Wow - I absolutely love that karynnj Jan 2013 #11
Finally. Recognition... YvonneCa Jan 2013 #13
I loved this resolution MBS Jan 2013 #19
Cruz voted NO Mass Jan 2013 #7
Maybe... YvonneCa Jan 2013 #14
Ed Kilgore reminds us that Tx is the state that brought us the Liars. Mass Jan 2013 #15
That's hilarious... YvonneCa Jan 2013 #16
Yes, these are the Flat Earth Caucus, in spades. n/t MBS Jan 2013 #21
Tweety on the three NO votes Mass Jan 2013 #17
Exactly. n/t MBS Jan 2013 #20
Absolutely. And we should remember their names... YvonneCa Jan 2013 #22
I agree an excellent appointment for the President.. wisteria Jan 2013 #24
I am so very happy for him. He has earned this post. wisteria Jan 2013 #23
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