NE NEWS SERVICE
WASHINGTON, FEB 23
South Asians for Biden has urged President Joe Biden to confirm the confirmations of two Indo-Americans.
“South Asians for Biden stands with Neera Tanden and Dr. Vivek Murthy, and strongly urges swift confirmations of President Joe Biden’s cabinet selections,” said Neha Dewan, National Director of South Asians for Biden.
“The Biden-Harris Administration thoughtfully selected the most diverse cabinet and senior staff in American history to guide America through multiple converging crises. We are particularly heartened by the inclusion of outstanding South Asian public servants, including Tanden and Dr. Murthy, and we strongly urge the U.S. Senate to confirm them.”
“Neera Tanden was a key architect of the Affordable Care Act, which expanded healthcare to millions of American families, and has served as a senior policy advisor to Democratic Presidential campaigns and administrations. If confirmed, Ms. Tanden would be the first South Asian member of President Biden’s cabinet and would be the first woman of color to serve as Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Tanden’s longstanding commitment to advancing policies that improve American lives makes her an ideal choice to serve as President Biden’s top budget advisor.”
“Dr. Vivek Murthy is a decorated physician and served as the Surgeon General during the Obama Administration. The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated to the American public the dire need to have trusted public health professionals in the White House, and Dr. Murthy is beyond reproach. His impeccable credentials, experience, and ethics are precisely all of the qualities we need in our next Surgeon General, and merit his swift confirmation.”
“In making their decisions on the nominations of Ms. Tanden and Dr. Murthy, we urge both Republicans and Democrats in the U.S. Senate to not only appreciate their qualifications but to also acknowledge the significance of their nominations for the broader South Asian community.”
