(NPR) As Virus Rages And U.S. Economy Sputters, Biden Formally Unveils Economic Team

As Virus Rages And U.S. Economy Sputters, Biden Formally Unveils Economic Team








Janet Yellen, seen here in 2017, would be the first female treasury secretary in U.S. history, if confirmed by the Senate.



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As Virus Rages And U.S. Economy Sputters, Biden Formally Unveils Economic Team






The team is led by Janet Yellen, a former Fed chair who Biden nominated for treasury secretary. Other nominees, like OMB nominee Neera Tanden, may face stiff Republican opposition.