Senate committee clears Carson nomination
By Tim Devaney and Megan R. Wilson - 01/24/17 10:31 AM EST
The Senate cleared the way on Tuesday for Ben Carson to take the helm of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The Senate Banking Committee approved Carson’s nomination, sending it to the floor for final confirmation.
President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks need only a simple majority to clear the Senate, which means Carson can be confirmed with only Republican support, and Democrats cannot filibuster.
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