Minnesota tribal members celebrate Deb Haaland confirmation, while Rep. Stauber opposition faces criticism
On the Senate floor before Secretary Deb Haaland was confirmed lead the U.S. Dept. of Interior, U.S. Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., celebrated Haaland's history-making nomination. Haaland is the first Native American to serve in the presidential cabinet.
Written By: Sarah Mearhoff
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U.S. Interior Seceretary Deb Haaland (REUTERS / Kevin Lamarque)
ST. PAUL — Minnesota tribal leaders and Democratic lawmakers are celebrating the historic confirmation of Secretary Deb Haaland to head up the U.S. Department of the Interior, making her the first Native American to serve in the presidential cabinet in history.