US Senate approves Secretary of Commerce
With an overwhelming 97 votes in favor and 1 vote against, on June 25, the US Senate approved Chicago billionaire Penny Pritzker to take up the position of the country's Secretary of Commerce.
Expressing satisfaction with the above decision, US President Barack Obama highly appreciated Ms. Pritzker's ability, saying that she is one of the most successful and prestigious businesswomen today.
Chicago billionaire Penny Pritzker. (Source: nationalreview.com)
He expressed hope that the new Minister of Commerce will be a key member of the government's economic management apparatus with the goal of quickly reviving the country's economy and strengthening the lives of the middle class.
The White House chief also hopes that with her many years of experience in business, Ms. Pritzker will be a bridge between the government and the business community to improve this extensive relationship.
Penny Pritzker, 54, is the heiress to the Hyatt hotel chain and is one of the richest Americans. She chaired the finance committee during President Obama's first campaign in 2008, then co-chaired the committee during his second campaign four years later.
In addition to the Secretary of Commerce, the Obama administration is still waiting for confirmation on a series of other important positions to complete the second-term cabinet, including the nomination of the Secretary of Transportation and the head of the Environmental Protection Agency./.
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