Senate votes to confirm retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense
The Senate has voted to confirm President Biden's nominee to serve as secretary of defense, retired Gen. Lloyd Austin, the first Black American to hold the position.
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Senate votes to confirm retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense
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