CABINET/HUD/TRUMP PEOPLE/BEN CARSON: “The Senate on Thursday [3-2-17] confirmed Ben Carson as Housing and Urban Development secretary, placing the retired neurosurgeon in charge of a vast agency with critical roles combating poverty and financing home purchases.
Mr. Carson, President Donald Trump’s rival during the early stages of the Republican primaries, was confirmed by a 58-41 vote. He is expected to quickly be sworn in as secretary.”
– Jeffrey Sparshott, “U.S. Senate Confirms Ben Carson as Housing and Urban Development Secretary,” The Wall Street Journal online, March 2, 2017