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March 25, 2021

Dr. Rachel Levine Confirmed as Assistant Secretary of Health, Becomes Highest-Ranking Trans Official
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The Senate has confirmed Dr. Rachel Levine to be assistant secretary of
health. She becomes the first openly transgender official to be
confirmed by the U.S. Senate.


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