Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Mabus OKd as Navy secretary

Former Mississippi Gov. Ray Mabus was confirmed as secretary of the Navy. The Senate voted unanimously Monday night to confirm Mabus, who succeeds Donald C. Winter. Mabus served in the Navy from 1970-72 as a surface warfare officer, and was Mississippi governor from 1988-92. (Source: AP via Sun Herald, 05/19/09)