Good News for Nonprofits: Becerra to Remain in the House
posted on: Tuesday, December 16, 2008
By Aaron Dorfman
The Washington Post is reporting that Rep. Xavier Becerra (D. Calif.) has withdrawn himself from consideration for the position of U.S. Trade Representative in the Obama Cabinet. While I’m sure that Becerra would have done a fine job at Trade, his decision to remain in the House of Representatives is good news for those who want to see institutional philanthropy doing more to benefit marginalized communities.
Rep. Becerra understands the potential and the shortcomings of foundations better than most members of the House Committee on Ways and Means. His thoughtful engagement with philanthropic leaders about their support for lower income communities and communities of color is helping to focus attention on important issues in the sector.
I, for one, am glad he’ll be keeping his post.
The Washington Post is reporting that Rep. Xavier Becerra (D. Calif.) has withdrawn himself from consideration for the position of U.S. Trade Representative in the Obama Cabinet. While I’m sure that Becerra would have done a fine job at Trade, his decision to remain in the House of Representatives is good news for those who want to see institutional philanthropy doing more to benefit marginalized communities.
Rep. Becerra understands the potential and the shortcomings of foundations better than most members of the House Committee on Ways and Means. His thoughtful engagement with philanthropic leaders about their support for lower income communities and communities of color is helping to focus attention on important issues in the sector.
I, for one, am glad he’ll be keeping his post.
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