President Biden takes charge amid crises
New leader at DOD; acting chiefs at GSA, SBA, etc.; Emily Murphy, Carranza out
President Joe Biden took the oath of office on Jan. 20, Inauguration Day, and immediately issued more than a dozen orders to address multiple crises, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and economic slowdown, while also taking steps to fill key positions in his administration.
Biden’s choice for Secretary of Defense, former general Lloyd Austin, was confirmed on Jan. 22. The president has named more than two dozen executives who will serve immediately in an “acting” capacity to lead federal agencies while the Senate goes through the process of approving his nominations for his Cabinet.
Small Business Administration
At the Small Business Administration, Chief Financial Officer Tami Perriello, a career executive, is serving as acting administrator, replacing Jovita Carranza, who resigned on Jan. 20.
Implementing the massive Paycheck Protection Program pandemic relief loans was Carranza’s main focus...more....
