Biden picks RI Gov. Raimondo as commerce secretary, Boston Mayor Walsh as labor secretary
Raimondo's name had been floated for Biden’s health secretary, though she said last month she would be staying in Rhode Island
Author: Associated Press
Updated: 2:44 PM EST January 7, 2021
President-elect Joe Biden has picked Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo to lead the Commerce Department, helping set trade policy and looking to promote U.S. opportunities for growth domestically and overseas.Raimondo, a former venture capitalist, is in her second term as governor and previously served as state treasurer.
Her name had been floated for Biden’s health secretary, though she said last month she would be staying in Rhode Island and continuing to focus on the coronavirus pandemic.