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Senate Confirms Xavier Becerra to Lead HHS, William Burns as CIA Director

HeadlineMar 19, 2021

The Senate narrowly confirmed Xavier Becerra to lead the Department of Health and Human Services Thursday, with just one Republican, Maine’s Susan Collins, voting in his favor. Becerra will play a key role in the government’s response to the pandemic.

The Senate also confirmed William Burns as CIA director. Burns was involved in talks leading to the landmark Iran nuclear deal under President Obama.

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