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Saturday, April 12, 2014

Sylvia Mathews Burwell Nominated New US Health Secretary


US President Barack Obama has nominated budget director Sylvia Mathews Burwell to succeed outgoing Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.


Sylvia Mathews Burwell's nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services requires Senate confirmation.
She held several positions in the White House and treasury department under President Bill Clinton, and also led global development at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.


Kathleen Sebelius resigned on Thursday April 10,2014, months after the problematic launch of US President Barack Obama's landmark healthcare overhaul law, which she oversaw.

US President Barack Obama acknowledged problems under her tenure but said she ultimately "got the job done".

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