"The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Thursday easily approved Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall’s nomination to be second in command at the Energy Department.

The panel reported the nomination to the full Senate for its consideration by voice vote with little fanfare.

Sherwood-Randall is currently a top adviser to President Obama on defense, including arms control and nuclear non-proliferation."

Timothy Cama reports for The Hill September 11, 2014. [2]