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But his appointment must be followed by action to protect LGBT rights, they say.
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Biden to sign 'Buy American' plan, end transgender military ban on Monday
The president will sign executive orders that will lift the ban on transgender people serving in the military as well as a "Made in America" order to increase federal spending going to U.S. companies.Valery Sharifulin/TASS, FILE
Just over two decades ago, President Bill Clinton had to use a recess appointment to install the first openly gay U.S. ambassador over Republican senators' opposition. Now, on Tuesday, the State Department's new openly gay spokesperson will hold his first daily press briefing.