Senate Approves Rices Nomination (moved from ATSNN), page 1

The Senate Panel has approved Rice's nomination for Secretary of State 16-2. Democrats Barbara Boxer and John Kerry were the only two opposed. If the Senate Confirms, Rice will be the first African-american woman to serve as Secretary of State.

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After two days and 11 hours of often contentious hearings, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved Rice's nomination for the Cabinet position by a 16-2 vote Wednesday morning.

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Personally, I feel that Rice has no business being the National Security Advisor, let alone the Secretary of State. I respect Colon Powell's choice to resign, but honestly, I don't feel that Dr. Rice will be able to fill the gap. But overall, I must say that I'm not happy with Bush's nomination.