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Jack Lew Confirmed by Senate as U.S. Ambassador to Israel

‘A FIERCE ALLY’

The vote ended 53-43, with two Republicans, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), joining Democrats.

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Jack Lew testifies before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing
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