Senate gives approval for defense secretary

Posted online February 13, 2015 | 6:42 am

The Senate on Thursday confirmed Ashton Carter to be the next defense secretary, installing a new Pentagon chief as the United States increases military action against the Islamic State.

A former deputy defense secretary, Carter was President Barack Obama's choice to replace Chuck Hagel, according to the New York Times.

His appointment was approved by a 93-5 vote.

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