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Rachel Levine becomes first transgender official confirmed by Senate

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Rachel Levine as assistant secretary for health at the Department of Health and Human Services. 

Why it matters: Levine is the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. The vote was 52-48.

Background: Levine, who is a graduate of Harvard and Tulane Medical School, has helped lead Pennsylvania’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. She previously served as the state’s physician general. Continue reading.

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