Senate confirms Ron Kirk as US trade representative
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Ron Kirk as the US trade representative, voting overwhelmingly to support President Barack Obama's nominee as the global economy continues its downward spiral and Mexico imposes higher tariffs on American products in response to a new US law.
Former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk breezed through his Senate confirmation hearing Monday, promising that as the nation's chief trade negotiator, he will put a fresh emphasis on workers and the environment.