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August 23, 2021

Biden Nominates Rahm Emanuel as Ambassador to Japan, Drawing Ire of Progressives
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President Biden has nominated former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel as
ambassador to Japan. Progressive lawmakers called out the pick, with
Missouri Congressmember Cori Bush tweeting, "Rahm Emanuel covered up the
murder of Laquan Mc Donald. He must be disqualified from ever holding an
appointed position in any administration. Call your Senator and urge
them to vote NO."

Meanwhile, veteran diplomat Nicholas Burns has been tapped as ambassador
to China. So far, just one of Biden's ambassador nominees has been
confirmed: former Colorado Senator Ken Salazar, who will be the U.S.'s
top diplomat in Mexico.


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