…If confirmed by the Senate, Levine would be the first openly transgender federal official.
Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz : Jan 22, 2021 Israel365News.com
[Israel365News.com] As Biden selects his staff, it becomes clear that his choices are based on gender, race, or a history of loyalty to the Democratic party. His most recent pick will clearly raise a few eyebrows. (Image: Screengrab via Israel365News)
Rachel Levine, Biden’s newest nomination for his administration as assistant secretary of health, has raised a few eyebrows. If confirmed by the Senate, Levine would be the first openly transgender federal official.
“Dr. Rachel Levine will bring the steady leadership and essential expertise we need to get people through this pandemic—no matter their zip code, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability—and meet the public health needs of our country in this critical moment and beyond,” Biden said in a statement. “She is an historic and deeply qualified choice to help lead our administration’s health efforts.”
Levine, a pediatrician, is serving as Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Health and was previously the state’s Physician…
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