Kerry confirmed as state dept chief
US senator John Kerry has been confirmed as the next secretary of state.
The vote in the senate was 94-3. Once sworn-in, Mr Kerry will replace Hillary Clinton, who is stepping down after four years.
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SUBSCRIBEUS senator John Kerry has been confirmed as the next secretary of state.
The vote in the senate was 94-3. Once sworn-in, Mr Kerry will replace Hillary Clinton, who is stepping down after four years.
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