Published 3 years ago

Biden taps ex-New Mexico lawmaker for USDA post

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Xochitl Torres Small was the first woman and first person of color to represent New Mexico's 2nd District. She lost her reelection bid in 2020 by roughly 20,000 votes to Republican Yvette Herrell. If confirmed, Torres Small would serve as the undersecretary of rural development at the USDA.

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Yahoo News

Biden nominates former Rep. Xochitl Torres Small to USDA post

President Biden is nominating former New Mexico Rep. Xochitl Torres Small to be under secretary of rural development at the Department of Agriculture.Why it matters: By finding a spot for Torres Small, a young Latina leader who lost her congressional seat after one term, Biden is seeking to ensure that the Democratic Party has a deep – and diverse – bench for the future.Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Mar…

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Hill

Biden taps ex-New Mexico lawmaker for USDA post

President Biden on Friday announced he plans to nominate former Rep. Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.) for a role in the Department of Agriculture (USDA) after she lost her reelection bid last November.

3 years ago·Washington, United States

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Former Rep. Xochitl Torres Small nominated for role in Biden administration

Torres Small represented southern New Mexico in Congress for one term after being elected in 2018.

3 years ago·Albuquerque, United States

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KRQE News 13

Former New Mexico congresswoman nominated for role in Biden administration

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Former New Mexico Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small has been nominated for a national role in the Biden administration, according to a Friday White House news release. Torres Small has been nominated to be the Under Secretary of Rural Development, which is within the Department of Agriculture. Torres Small represented New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District from 2018 to 2020. She lost her seat last November to Rep. Yvette He…

3 years ago·Albuquerque, United States

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Politico: Biden To Nominate Former Rep. Torres Small to Top Admin Role - The Paper.

Politico reported this afternoon that President Biden will nominate former New Mexico US Representative Xochitl Torres Small to a top administration post

3 years ago

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