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Posted in News, PoliticsPosted by QMEDPosted on March 26, 2021March 27, 2021

Senate Confirms Transgender Woman Rachel Levine As Assistant Health Secretary

Dr. Rachel Levine was confirmed today as assistant secretary of Health and Human Services by the US Senate in a historic 52-48 vote.

The vote was 52-48. GOP Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska joined all Democrats in voting yes.

Levine, a pediatrician, previously served as Pennsylvania’s secretary of health and as physician general, reports CNN was the state’s top health official and top doctor.

Senate confirms Dr. Rachel Levine for Assistant Secretary of Health, 52-48.

She is the first trans person to ever be confirmed by the Senate. pic.twitter.com/fkmdbUbdYi

— The Recount (@therecount) March 24, 2021

“The confirmation of Rachel Levine represents another important milestone for the American LGBTQ community,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a statement. “As transgender Americans suffer higher rates of abuse, homelessness, and depression than almost every other group, it’s important to have national figures like Dr. Levine who by virtue of being in the public spotlight will help break down barriers of ignorance and fear.”

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