Biden Picks for Economic Team Bring Expertise on U.S. Wealth Gap
- Biden builds out his National Economic Council staffing
- Incoming NEC chief Deese says economic inclusion is a priority
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Joe Biden’s White House economic team is adding two officials with experience working to close the U.S. racial wealth gap as the president-elect prepares to roll out his initial proposal for pandemic relief later Thursday.
Sameera Fazili will be a deputy director of the National Economic Council focused on manufacturing, innovation and domestic competition, while Nadiya Beckwith-Stanley will join the NEC as a special assistant to the president for budget and tax policy, the Biden transition said Thursday.