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Steelers owner Rooney confirmed as ambassador to Ireland
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The Pittsburgh Tribune Review reports Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney was confirmed Thursday night by the Senate as ambassador to the Republic of Ireland.
The nomination of Rooney, 76 — who was lauded this week by Sens. Bob Casey of Scranton and Arlen Specter of Philadelphia as a natural diplomat, caring philanthropist and doting father — was approved by a voice vote.
Rooney, a North Sider who still walks to work at Heinz Field, has agreed to step down from his daily role as chairman of the Steelers, his only employer since 1955. Steelers President Art Rooney II, his son, said the team's operations won't change.
Dave Lockett, Steelers spokesman, said Dan Rooney had no immediate comment.
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