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Senate Approves Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary

1/26/2025

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In a unanimous 28-0 vote, the Senate Committee on Commerce has greenlit Sean Duffy as the new Secretary of Transportation. With a focus on improving transportation safety and tackling the pressing shortage of air traffic controllers, Duffy is poised to make a significant impact. Additionally, President Trump has nominated Steven Bradbury, former general counsel at the DOT, as Deputy Secretary.

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In a unanimous 28-0 vote, the Senate Committee on Commerce has greenlit Sean Duffy as the new Secretary of Transportation. With a focus on improving transportation safety and tackling the pressing shortage of air traffic controllers, Duffy is poised to make a significant impact. Additionally, President Trump has nominated Steven Bradbury, former general counsel at the DOT, as Deputy Secretary.