WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, released the following statement after voting to confirm Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce:
“Today, I voted to confirm Governor Gina Raimondo to serve our nation as Secretary of Commerce,” said Senator Rosen. “At a time when our nation is working to recover from the economic crises brought on by COVID-19, Governor Raimondo’s experience and steadfast leadership will be a guiding light toward economic recovery. I look forward to working alongside Secretary Raimondo to support our small business community and industries critical to Nevada like hospitality and tourism and strengthen our workforce in new promising areas such as advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, and cybersecurity. Together, we will work to restore Nevada’s economy and expand our workforce.”
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