Rachel Levine.

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Biden Govt Appoints Transgender Rachel Levine As Asst Health Secretary

In a historical move by Joe Biden-led US administration, paediatrician Rachel Levine has become the highest-ranking transgender official to serve in the US government. Levine has been appointed as POTUS Biden's assistant secretary of health, which was confirmed by a 52-48 vote. Interestingly, even two Republicans voted in favor of the appointment. Earlier leading the Pennsylvania Health Department, Levine's prime task will be to tackle the… read-more

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 - 04:46 PM / by Harsh Vardhan

Tags: US, Joe BIden, Rachel Levine, Pediatrician, Transgender, Donald Trump

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