Senate easily confirms Trumps Transportation pick

[Jose Garcia]

Source: The Hill

President Trump’s nominee for Transportation secretary easily won confirmation on Tuesday, even amid fallout from the administration’s temporary ban on travelers from seven majority-Muslim nations.

In a 93-6 vote, the Senate endorsed Elaine Chao to lead the Transportation Department, where she is expected to be a crucial ally in helping Trump move a massive infrastructure package through Congress.

Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sens. Kristen Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.) Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Elizabeth Warren (D- Mass.) all voted against her.

Chao, who is married to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and is a veteran Cabinet member, was unanimously approved by voice vote during committee consideration.

Read more: http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/317105-senate-confirms-trumps-transportation-pick

[Turbineguy]

1. She's an unusual case.

She actually has government experience.

Maybe she lied on her CV?

[onecaliberal]

2. I guess it will be easier for her family to traffic cocaine now.