Biden officially announces ex-Obama official Brian Deese as top economic adviser

The Hill: Biden officially announces ex-Obama official Brian Deese as top economic adviser

President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday officially tapped former Obama administration official Brian Deese to lead the National Economic Council, his latest announcement to round out his economic team.

Deese, who was widely expected to get the role, formerly served as the deputy director of the council and as deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). He was a key player in negotiations for the auto industry bailout during the Obama administration and aided in talks to join the Paris climate accord.

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