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Posted
April 29, 2009

Sebelius confirmed as HHS secretary

Hours after being confirmed by the Senate yesterday, former Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius was sworn in as the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (Source: “Sebelius sworn in as U.S. health secretary,” Washington Post/Reuters, April 28, 2009).

President Obama said Sebelius was sworn in quickly so that she could begin work on the swine flu outbreak. The Senate confirmed Sebelius in a 65-31 vote.

Sebelius is the former Kansas insurance commissioner and will lead the push for enactment of Obama’s plans for health reform.

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