January 15th, 2009 // comments (0)

Clinton Nomination Passes 16-1

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has voted:

WASHINGTON — The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted overwhelmingly on Thursday for Hillary Rodham Clinton to become the next secretary of State, endorsing President-elect Barack Obama’s promise to take U.S. foreign policy in a new direction.

The 16-1 committee vote paves the way for a full Senate vote after Obama takes office on Jan. 20. Clinton is not expected to hit any major roadblocks, with Republicans and Democrats alike praising her acumen on the issues.

But concerns about her husband’s charitable fundraising overseas remain. Sen. David Vitter of Louisiana, who was among several Republicans who raised the issue at her confirmation hearing earlier this week, cast the lone opposing vote.

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• March 6, 2009 -- Clinton: ‘Never Waste A Good Crisis’
• February 3, 2009 -- VP Joe Biden Fumbles Clinton Oath
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• December 5, 2008 -- Obama Staffer’s Hillary Grope