The U.S. Senate could vote as early as this week on several of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet appointments.
Among the nominees are three figures from neighboring states:
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Doug Burgum, former North Dakota governor, nominated for interior secretary.
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Sean Duffy, former Wisconsin Republican congressman and Fox News host, nominated for transportation secretary.
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Kristi Noem, South Dakota governor, nominated for Homeland Security secretary.
To discuss their confirmation hearings and the regional impact of their appointments, Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer spoke with:
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Jack Dura, North Dakota government reporter for the Associated Press.
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Frank Zufall, a political reporter with the Wisconsin Examiner.
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Dominik Dausch, political reporter for the Argus Leader in Sioux Falls.
Listen to the full conversation by clicking the player above.
