Biden picks diverse Cabinet and staff
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President-elect Joe Biden has named his choices for several top economics and communications positions, as he continues to build the most diverse Cabinet and inner circle of advisers in U.S. history
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Janet Yellen, 74 Treasury Secretary Former Federal Reserve chair would be first woman to head U.S. Treasury in its nearly 232-year history
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Cecilia Rouse, 56 Chair of Council of Economic Advisers Princeton professor would be first black woman to chair group of prominent economists
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Neera Tanden, 50 Office of Management and Budget: Political consultant would be first woman of colour to lead agency that oversees federal budget
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Brian Deese, 42 Director of National Economic Council Senior Obama administration official will serve as Biden’s top economic adviser
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Jennifer Psaki, 42 Press Secretary
Served as White House communications director and state department spokeswoman during Obama administration
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Kate Bedingfield, 38 Communications Director Longtime Biden aide will lead all-female senior press team, with four top roles filled by women of colour
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Senate confirmation not required
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