WASHINGTON – The Senate confirmed Elaine Chao as Transportation secretary on Tuesday with a 93-6 vote.
Chao, a former assistant secretary of Transportation and Labor secretary, won praise from both Democrats and Republicans in the divided Senate.
Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., who heads the committee that reviewed Chao's nomination, said she has a momentous opportunity to improve safety and innovation, expand the freight network and advance improvements for infrastructure so that rural and urban communities all benefit.
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