Biden introduces 'first-rate team' of economic nominees, says 'help is on the way'
Introducing his economic team nominees, Biden said they will lead the country’s economy out of the downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic and reiterated his slogan they’ll "build back better" than before through job creation and addressing structural inequities.
"A team tested and experienced, it includes ground-breaking Americans who come from different backgrounds but who share my core vision for economic relief here in the United States of America. And given a fair shot and equal chance, there's nothing -- we all believe, there's nothing beyond the capacity of the American people," Biden began.

Biden also called on Congress to pass another round of COVID-19 relief legislation now but vowed to continue that effort when he’s inaugurated in 50 days, saying his transition team is already working on a proposal.
“The full Congress should come together and pass a robust package for relief to address these urgent needs, but any package passed in a lame-duck session is likely to be, at best, likely a start,” Biden said. “Our message to everybody struggling right now is this: Help is on the way."
Biden then turned over the lectern to his nominee for Treasury secretary, Janet Yellen, who would be the first woman to lead the Treasury Department if confirmed by the Senate.
He joked moments earlier he might have to ask Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of the hit musical "Hamilton" about the nation's first Treasury secretary, to write another musical about Yellen's history-making role.
"So, that’s what I’m working on right now, Janet," Biden said with a smile.








