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December 5, 2007

Veterans Affairs Secretary Nomination

Dr. Peake was introduced by Senator Inouye and former Senator Dole, both combat veterans, who urged his confirmation. Dr. Peake, a physician… read more

Dr. Peake was introduced by Senator Inouye and former Senator Dole, both combat veterans, who urged his confirmation. Dr. Peake, a physician, testified about his qualifications. Topics included the physical and mental needs of veterans, compensation for veterans and their families, and recent issues concerning veterans' hospitals. close

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Bob Dole U.S. Senator (Former) [R] Kansas
Daniel K. Inouye U.S. Senator [D] Hawaii

James B. Peake M.D. Lieutenant General (Retired) U.S. Army
Daniel K. Akaka U.S. Senator [D] Hawaii
Sherrod Brown U.S. Senator (Class 1) [D] Ohio
Richard Burr U.S. Senator (Class 3) [R] North Carolina
Larry E. Craig U.S. Senator [R] Idaho
Kay Bailey Hutchison U.S. Senator [R] Texas
Patty Murray U.S. Senator (Class 3) [D] Washington
Arlen Specter U.S. Senator [R] Pennsylvania
Jon Tester U.S. Senator (Class 1) [D] Montana
Jim Webb U.S. Senator [D] Virginia

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Program ID:: 202782-1
Category:: Senate Committee
Format:: Senate Committee
Location:: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:: Dec 05, 2007 | 11:55pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:: Dec 10, 2007 | 3:30am EST | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

Dec 05, 2007 | 11:55pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Dec 07, 2007 | 2:16pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Dec 08, 2007 | 2:42am EST | C-SPAN 1
Dec 10, 2007 | 3:30am EST | C-SPAN 1

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