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Biden to pick Rhode Island Gov. Raimondo as commerce secretary

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Gov. Gina Raimondo of Rhode Island WASHINGTON (AP) - President-elect Joe Biden has picked Rhode Island Gov.

Gina Raimondo to lead the Commerce Department, helping set trade policy and looking to promote U.S. opportunities for growth domestically and overseas.Raimondo, a former venture capitalist, is in her second term as governor and previously served as state treasurer.

Her name had been floated for Biden's health secretary, though she said last month she would be staying in Rhode Island and continuing to focus on the coronavirus pandemic.Her nomination, which was confirmed by a person familiar with the decision, will need to be approved by the Senate.

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