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Biden's Deputy Defence Secy pick confirmed by Senate
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Washington, Feb 9 (TIWN) The US Senate has confirmed Kathleen Hicks, President Joe Biden's pick for Deputy Defence Secretary, making her the first woman to hold the position.
The Senate confirmed Hicks in a voice vote on Monday night about a week after her confirmation hearing, The Hill news website reported. The Senate Armed Services Committee had approved Hicks on February 4.
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