Joe Biden s Deputy Defence Secy pick confirmed by Senate
The US Senate has confirmed Kathleen Hicks, President Joe Biden s pick for Deputy Defence Secretary, making her the first woman to hold the position.
| 10 Feb 2021 4:53 AM GMT
WASHINGTON: The US Senate has confirmed Kathleen Hicks, President Joe Biden s pick for Deputy Defence Secretary, making her the first woman to hold the position.
The Senate confirmed Hicks in a voice vote on Monday night about a week after her confirmation hearing, The Hill news website reported.
The Senate Armed Services Committee had approved Hicks on February 4
During the administration of former President Barack Obama, Hicks had served as a Deputy Under Secretary of Defence. She also headed Biden s Pentagon transition team.
Biden s Deputy Defence Secy pick confirmed by Senate
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Washington, Feb 9 : The US Senate has confirmed Kathleen Hicks, President Joe Biden s pick for Deputy Defence Secretary, making her the first woman to hold the position.
The Senate confirmed Hicks in a voice vote on Monday night about a week after her confirmation hearing, The Hill news website reported.
The Senate Armed Services Committee had approved Hicks on February 4
During the administration of former President Barack Obama, Hicks had served as a Deputy Under Secretary of Defence.
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