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About mekorganic

I have been a Peace and Social Justice Advocate most all of my adult life. In 2020 (7.4%) and 2022 (21%), I ran for U.S. Congress in CA under the Green Party. This Blog and website are meant to be a progressive educational site, an alternative to corporate media and the two dominate political parties. Your comments and participation are most appreciated. (Click photo) .............................................. Created and managed by Michael E. Kerr

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator

Posted on January 19, 2021 by mekorganic

Michael S. Regan: Nominee Currently: Andrew Wheeler Biden is planning for a complete reversal of recent federal environmental policy after the Trump administration undertook a dramatic rollback in environmental protections. Over 100 environmental safeguards were removed across the past four years. Biden plans … Continue reading →

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Council of Economic Advisers Chair – Biden 2021

Posted on January 19, 2021 by mekorganic

Cecilia Rouse: Nominee Currently: Tyler Beck Goodspeed (acting) Under Trump, the chair of the three-member Council of Economic Advisers was removed from the president’s Cabinet. Biden will reinstate the position, filled by the president’s chief economist, to the Cabinet. Cecilia Rouse … Continue reading →

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Secretary of Veterans Affairs – Biden 2021

Posted on January 19, 2021 by mekorganic

Denis McDonough: Nominee Currently: Robert Wilkie Veterans were a crucial constituency for Trump, who expanded their options to receive private health care outside the VA system. Biden, while not pledging to halt private care, has said he would work to build … Continue reading →

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Secretary of the Treasury – Biden 2021

Posted on January 19, 2021 by mekorganic

Janet Yellen: Nominee Currently: Steve Mnuchin The Biden administration is expected to prioritize a massive stimulus package to shore up the economy’s shaky recovery. Biden also campaigned on tax increases for businesses and some of the wealthiest Americans — issues that … Continue reading →

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Secretary of Transportation – Biden 2021

Posted on January 19, 2021 by mekorganic

Pete Buttigieg: Nominee Currently: Elaine Chao The Trump administration issued a set of weaker carbon dioxide emissions standards for cars and SUVs and took a largely hands off approach to dealing with new technologies like automated vehicles. The fight against climate … Continue reading →

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Secretary of State – Biden 2021

Posted on January 19, 2021 by mekorganic

Antony Blinken: Nominee Currently: Mike Pompeo In the Trump administration, scores of veteran diplomats left after their loyalty to Trump was questioned and career employees were replaced by political appointees. Under Biden, the State Department is expected to be at the … Continue reading →

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Secretary of Labor – Biden 2021

Posted on January 19, 2021 by mekorganic

Marty Walsh: Nominee Currently: Eugene Scalia Under Trump, the Department of Labor has taken a largely employer- and industry-friendly approach that has frustrated worker advocates, labor unions and Democrats, and drawn particularly vocal outcry during the pandemic.The DOL passed rules that exempted … Continue reading →

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Attorney General, Department of Justice – Biden 2021

Posted on January 19, 2021 by mekorganic

Merrick B. Garland: Nominee Currently: William Barr The Justice Department in the Trump administration most notably drew criticism for its leaders apparently bending to political pressure from Trump and getting involved in criminal cases involving the president’s friends. Biden’s Justice Department … Continue reading →

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Secretary of the Interior – Biden 2021

Posted on January 19, 2021 by mekorganic

Rep. Deb Haaland: Nominee Currently: David Bernhardt Under Trump, the Interior Department opened public lands and waters, including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, for fossil fuel extraction and logging. Biden pledges to reverse those efforts, aiming to restrict fossil fuel exploration … Continue reading →

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Secretary of Housing and Urban Development – Biden 2021

Posted on January 19, 2021 by mekorganic

Rep. Marcia L. Fudge: Nominee Currently: Ben Carson Under the Trump administration, the agency gutted Obama-era fair lending and fair housing laws. The new secretary is expected to restore these laws and be a key player in carrying out Biden’s campaign … Continue reading →

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