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Friday, 28 June 2013

Senate Confirms Anthony Foxx as DOT Secretary

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Anthony Foxx with President Obama
The Senate on Thursday voted 100-0 to approve the nomination of Charlotte mayor Anthony Foxx as Transportation Secretary. Att 42, Foxx will be the youngest member of the Obama Cabinet. He replaces Ray LaHood at the helm of DOT.
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