Hillary Clinton Confirmed as US Secretary of State

First lady. New York senator.

Now add to the list Secretary of State to Hillary Clinton's resume.

Only two senators- Republican senators David Vitter of Louisiana, and Jim DeMint of South Carolina- objected to Mrs. Clinton's confirmation over her husband's charitable organization. Republican senator John Cronyn of Texas prevented the Senate from voting unanimously voting because of former President Clinton's charitable organization. Mr. Clinton agreed to limit foreign donations and release annual disclosures, according to CNN.

Mrs. Clinton is expected to be sworn in Thursday, and one of her main tasks is to monitor the Middle East. Meanwhile, President Obama is expected to name a new envoy to the Middle East.

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