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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSenator Daniel Inouye was the Senate President Pro Tempore
He was third in line for the presidency. The new Senate President Pro Tempore will almost certainly be Patrick Leahy. Until that happens, Hillary is third in line.
Patrick Leahy is now also the Dean of the Senate.
Mass
(27,315 posts)I think the information is interesting to politically minded people.
LoisB
(7,206 posts)Panasonic
(2,921 posts)Unless that was changed. That's why we're trying to retake the House.
Renew Deal
(81,859 posts)He's third in heirarchy of the government.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_line_of_succession
Panasonic
(2,921 posts)Thank you.
Renew Deal
(81,859 posts)Brother Buzz
(36,434 posts)President pro tempore of the Senate is third in line. Remember, don't count the president as he can't succeed himself.
Tx4obama
(36,974 posts)Here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_line_of_succession#Current_order
1 Vice President of the United States Joe Biden (D)
2 Speaker of the House John Boehner (R)
3 President pro tempore of the Senate Patrick Leahy (D)
4 Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton (D)
5 Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner (I)
6 Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta (D)
7 Attorney General Eric Holder (D)
8 Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar (D)
9 Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack (D)
... etc.
Tx4obama
(36,974 posts)OldDem2012
(3,526 posts)....as a member of the most decorated unit in the US Army during WWII, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team.
Here's the basics:
INOUYE, DANIEL K.
Second Lieutenant Daniel K. Inouye distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 21 April 1945, in the vicinity of San Terenzo, Italy. While attacking a defended ridge guarding an important road junction, Second Lieutenant Inouye skillfully directed his platoon through a hail of automatic weapon and small arms fire, in a swift enveloping movement that resulted in the capture of an artillery and mortar post and brought his men to within 40 yards of the hostile force. Emplaced in bunkers and rock formations, the enemy halted the advance with crossfire from three machine guns. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Second Lieutenant Inouye crawled up the treacherous slope to within five yards of the nearest machine gun and hurled two grenades, destroying the emplacement. Before the enemy could retaliate, he stood up and neutralized a second machine gun nest. Although wounded by a sniper's bullet, he continued to engage other hostile positions at close range until an exploding grenade shattered his right arm. Despite the intense pain, he refused evacuation and continued to direct his platoon until enemy resistance was broken and his men were again deployed in defensive positions. In the attack, 25 enemy soldiers were killed and eight others captured. By his gallant, aggressive tactics and by his indomitable leadership, Second Lieutenant Inouye enabled his platoon to advance through formidable resistance, and was instrumental in the capture of the ridge. Second Lieutenant Inouye's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit on him, his unit, and the United States Army.
Inouye lost his arm as a result of that action.
R. I. P.