Biden Taps Gene Sperling to Oversee COVID-19 Relief
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President Biden has tapped longtime Democratic economic policy expert Gene Sperling to oversee the rollout of the $1.9 trillion coronavirus recovery act. While left-leaning articles highlight that Sperling’s position could be announced as soon as Monday, right-leaning articles highlight that Biden selected economic adviser Gene Sperling to “run point” on the implementation of the stimulus package.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that Sperling’s position could be announced as soon as Monday when Biden delivers remarks on implementing the relief. Sperling has also been considered a possible candidate to serve as director of the Office of Management and Budget after Neera Tanden withdrew her nomination.
NPR published a centrist article reporting hat Biden described Sperling as a “gifted manager,” noting his past work as national economic adviser under two administrations. Biden also recalled his own experience in rolling out a relief bill as vice president in the Obama administration.
A right-leaning article by Daily Caller highlights that Psaki told reporters that Biden selected economic adviser Gene Sperling to “run point” on the implementation of the stimulus package. She also added that Sperling will work with the “heads of White House policy councils and key leaders at federal agencies” to get funds out the door quickly.
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Biden Taps Obama And Clinton Alum Gene Sperling To ‘Run Point’ On Stimulus Implementation
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