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LOADING ERROR LOADING Dr. Rachel Levine made history on Wednesday, becoming the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the Senate. Rachel Levine will bring the steady leadership and essential expertise we need to get people through this pandemic — no matter their zip code, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability — and meet the public …
Dr Levine’s confirmation as assistant US secretary of health is hailed by LGBTQ rights groups as ‘historic’ victory. The United States Senate has confirmed Dr Rachel Levine as assistant secretary of health, making her the first openly transgender federal official to win the body’s confirmation. “Trans people are leaders, innovators and change-makers – and we deserve a seat at every …
