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Rubio, other senators press nominee Tillerson over Russia, Putin

WASHINGTON - Rex Tillerson, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of state, drew skepticism from Democrats and a key Republican over the incoming administration's approach toward Russia on Wednesday, leaving unclear if he would be confirmed for the high-profile cabinet post.

Secretary of State-designate Rex Tillerson testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Secretary of State-designate Rex Tillerson testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)Read moreAP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite
    by By Jonathan Tamari, Washington Bureau
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