Leger Fernández Applauds Nomination of Xochitl Torres Small as Under Secretary of Rural Development
Washington, DC,
June 18, 2021
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Labor
Congresswoman Leger Fernández released the following statement after President Biden announced the nomination of former New Mexico Representative Xochitl Torres Small for Under Secretary of Rural Development at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: “I’m thrilled that President Biden nominated former Representative Xochitl Torres Small to serve as the Under Secretary of Rural Development at USDA. Her career is guided by her love for New Mexico’s rural communities - which she championed on the House Committee on Agriculture, bringing her deep expertise from her time as a lawyer protecting our precious water and natural resources. “This experience coupled with her passion for rural America makes her the perfect candidate for this position. I can't wait to work with my hermana to build and expand the Biden Administration’s efforts to increase investments in rural communities across our country.” ### |