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Biden Nominates First Native American To Head U.S. Interior Department

Jeffrey Cawood
Biden Nominates First Native American To Head U.S. Interior Department
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On Thursday, Joe Biden followed through with his campaign promise to “ensure tribes have a seat at the table at the highest levels of the federal government,” nominating first-term Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) as his Interior Secretary.

If confirmed by the Senate, Haaland would become the first Native American appointed to a presidential cabinet position.

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