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  At Least 67 Test COVID+ After DC Gridiron Dinner
  The Washington Post reports: The number of attendees who have tested positive for the coronavirus after last weekend's Gridiron dinner has risen to 67, organizers say, including Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack [photo], who became the third member of Biden's Cabinet in attendance who was infected. The new figures, released Saturday evening by the organizers of the dinner, do not include …
  Biden To Name Tom Vilsack As Agriculture Secretary
  Axios reports: President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack as his agriculture secretary, people familiar with the matter tell Axios. Why it matters: The selection of Vilsack is another example of Biden turning to a trusted friend to serve in a key role.Biden's choice of Vilsack indicates he wants the USDA to stay more focused on …