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Ross moves another step closer to confirmation; vote set for Feb. 27

February 17, 2017 at 1:42 PM
Wilbur Ross, President Trump's nominee for Commerce secretary, took another step toward confirmation today as the Senate voted 66-31 to invoke cloture. The move starts a 30-hour clock for debate. Repulican Senate leaders say a vote will be held on Feb. 27, after the Senate returns from recess. Ross sailed through a confirmation hearing in January, but he has awaited a vote as other Trump nominees have attracted significantly more controversy. President Trump has publicly lamented the delay on Ross,...

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