Kerry testifies before panel he chairs Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 7:37 am, Thursday, January 24, 2013 WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John Kerry, President Barack Obama's nominee for secretary of state, said Thursday that the United States must get its fiscal house in order to lead worldwide, as lawmakers signaled his confirmation was a foregone conclusion. In his testimony, Kerry alluded to his controversial moment before the committee ... Read More