The Latest: Biden introduces his picks for agriculture, HUD

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President-elect Joe Biden (all times local):
3:30 p.m.
President-elect Joe Biden is championing his selection of Tom Vilsack to serve as U.S. agriculture secretary and Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge to be the country’s housing chief, arguing each is the best choice for those positions despite suggestions from some key supporters that Fudge should have been tapped for the agriculture position.
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