COLUMBIA, S.C. — President Biden has nominated Columbia attorney Jamie Harpootlian to become the next United States ambassador to Slovenia.
She is the wife of Richland County senator Dick Harpootlian, a longtime friend and ally of the president.
In making the announcement, the White House said Jamie Harpootlian is an accomplished attorney.
Harpootlian will have to be confirmed by the United States Senate.