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Biden's UN ambassador nominee confirmed by Senate

Linda Thomas-Greenfield was easily confirmed, despite Republican opposition to her views on Iran and China.
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US President Joe Biden’s nominee for ambassador to the United Nations was approved by the US Senate on Tuesday.

Linda Thomas-Greenfield will be Biden’s first ambassador to the UN. Richard Mills has served as acting permanent representative while Thomas-Greenfield was awaiting confirmation. She was confirmed by a 78-20 vote.

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