NEW: Senate Intelligence Committee approves nomination of Rep. John Ratcliffe to be Director of National Intelligence, sending the nomination to the Senate floor for confirmation.
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Ratcliffe’s nomination was approved 8-7 in a closed committee hearing, with senators voting along party lines, according to a committee aide. The aide was granted anonymity to discuss the closed proceedings ahead of an official announcement., while Democrats have been skeptical that he would serve with the independence they say is crucial for the job.
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