Senate panel narrowly backs Trump's choice for top envoy

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

WASHINGTON -- Rex Tillerson's bid to be secretary of state narrowly won approval Monday from the Republican-led Foreign Relations Committee, a move that all but assures the full Senate will confirm President Donald Trump's pick for the key Cabinet post.

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