(San Francisco, CA) -- The United States Senate has confirmed Rosa "Rosie" Gumataotao Rios to be the next U.S. treasurer.

Rios is a Harvard University graduate from California who has held economic development positions with Oakland and other cities in California's Bay Area.

She was confirmed to the post on Monday.

As treasurer, Rios will work with Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner.

She will also oversee the U.S. Mint, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and the Savings Bond Marketing Office.

Rios is expected to be officially sworn in next month.

　

　

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