|
|
"A comprehensive, collaborative elections resource."
|
Senate confirms Branstad as ambassador to China
|
|---|
| Parent(s) |
Race
|
| Contributor | ev |
| Last Edited | ev May 23, 2017 02:02am |
| Logged |
0
|
| Category | News |
| Author | Rod Boshart |
| News Date | Tuesday, May 23, 2017 04:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | DES MOINES — On his record 8,167th day as the nation’s longest-serving governor, six-term Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad got the word Monday that he has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to be the new ambassador to China.
Senators voted 82-13 by roll call to approve President Donald Trump’s nomination of Branstad to the serve in a critical international role as America’s representative in one of the world’s most-powerful nations. Branstad’s nomination was offered by Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, who called him “the right person for the job,” while Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, said "he's been a champion for Iowa."
Branstad, 70, who served as Iowa’s 39th governor from 1983-99 and now as its 42nd governor since returning to Terrace Hill in 2011, announced he will resign his post Wednesday and turn over state executive duties to Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds before embarking on his new assignment. |
| Share |
|
|
2¢
|
|
| Article | Read Full Article |
|
| Date |
Category |
Headline |
Article |
Contributor |
|
|
