Biden builds out Commerce staff
The Commerce Department on Friday announced more top staff appointments, including several former Office of the U.S. Trade Representative officials. The announcement comes as Gina Raimondo, President Biden’s pick for Commerce secretary, awaits a vote in the Senate next Monday. She testified before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee during her confirmation hearing late last month. The panel later approved her nomination. Cara Morrow will serve as director of policy within Commerce’s International Trade Administration, the department announced on...