Former Texas governor Rick Perry confirmed as energy secretary
Former Texas governor Rick Perry has been confirmed by the Senate as energy secretary under President Donald Trump.
The vote was 62-37 today.
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SUBSCRIBEFormer Texas governor Rick Perry has been confirmed by the Senate as energy secretary under President Donald Trump.
The vote was 62-37 today.
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