Biden Taps Ex-Obama Official To Oversee Relief Rollout

The Washington Post reports:

President Biden has tapped Gene Sperling, a longtime Democratic economic policy expert, to oversee the implementation of his $1.9 trillion stimulus package, according to people familiar with the matter.

Sperling’s position could be announced as soon as Monday, when Biden delivers remarks on implementing the relief, according to the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the selection.

Sperling served as the director of the National Economic Council, a White House office, during the Clinton and Obama administrations, and he served as an economic adviser for Biden’s campaign.

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NEWS: Joe Biden has tapped Gene Sperling to oversee the implementation of the $1.9 trillion stimulus package. Sperling served as NEC director under Obama and Clinton and advised Biden during his campaign. https://t.co/x2k6cpJyIO

— Tyler Pager (@tylerpager) March 15, 2021