Read more Eric Shinseki stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/37594/eric-shinseki.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 5:20:01 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/48488/7-nominees-confirmed-clinton-vote-tomorrow.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Senate met after the inauguration today and promptly confirmed seven of President Obama’s nominees by unanimous vote, with the notable exception of Hillary Clinton, the Chicago Tribune reports. A vote on Clinton has been scheduled for tomorrow after Harry Reid and Sen. John Cronyn, who has concerns about the...http://www.newser.com/story/48488/7-nominees-confirmed-clinton-vote-tomorrow.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 20 Jan 2009 16:58:49 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/47931/senate-likes-shinseki-for-veterans-affairs.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagRetired Gen. Eric Shinseki garnered bipartisan support for his Veterans Affairs Secretary nomination today in outlining his priorities before Congress, the Military Times reports. The former Army chief of staff admitted to little experience with veterans issues, but his vows to streamline the agency won support from the likes of...http://www.newser.com/story/47931/senate-likes-shinseki-for-veterans-affairs.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 14 Jan 2009 15:06:01 CST