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US Senate approves state Representative Cronin as ambassador to Ireland

In a statement Saturday, Cronin thanked Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken for their support.

The US Senate on Saturday confirmed Massachusetts state Representative Claire D. Cronin as the country’s next ambassador to Ireland.

The voicevote occurred during the early morning hours as senators took up a slate of President Biden’s nominations for ambassadors, judges, and other positions.

In a statement Saturday, Cronin thanked Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken for their support.

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