We want to Congratulate top-level Desi officials nominated to be part of the new Biden-Harris administration, including Dr. Vivek Murthy, who will return to serve as U.S. Surgeon General, in an expanded scope that will include playing a key role in the administration's response to the pandemic.
In addition, Neera Tanden has been nominated to head the powerful Cabinet position as director of Office of Management and Budget, where her primary role would be to ensure the Biden-Harris campaign's priorities are reflected in our federal budget. Raised by a single mother, an immigrant from India who, for a time, relied on government assistance to get back on her feet after a divorce, she has spoken openly about how her experiences have shaped her values and continue to shape her work at the prominent think tank Center for American Progress, where she currently serves as president and CEO.
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