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February 13, 2015

Senate Overwhelmingly Confirms Ashton Carter as Defense Secretary 
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The Senate has confirmed Ashton Carter as the new secretary of defense.
President Obama tapped Carter after forcing the ouster of Chuck Hagel
late last year. Carter has a long history at the Pentagon, where he once
served as the chief arms buyer. In 2006, he backed a pre-emptive strike
against North Korea if the country continued with a planned missile
test. Carter has recently voiced support for arming Ukraine and opposing
the transfer of prisoners from Guantánamo Bay. The Senate approved his
bid with an overwhelming 93-to-5 vote.

 

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