Rick Perry Sworn in as Energy Secretary

The Senate on Thursday confirmed James Richard “Rick” Perry as U.S. secretary of energy, installing the former Texas governor to the government’s top nuclear weapons, waste, and energy post after an uncontroversial 62-37 vote.
Perry was sworn in hours later…

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