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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Confirmation Hearing for HHS Secretary Nominee Thomas Price
Record date · January 1, 2018
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What This Bill Does
This document is the official transcript of the January 24, 2017, Senate Finance Committee regarding the of Dr. Thomas Price to serve as the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The record includes opening statements, testimony from the nominee, and various supplemental materials submitted by committee members.
The process determines whether the nominee will lead the federal agency responsible for major health programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act, which directly impacts health coverage and services for millions of Americans.
Who It Affects
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Thomas Price
The nominee whose professional qualifications and policy positions were under review for a cabinet-level appointment.
Senate Committee on Finance
The committee members responsible for questioning the nominee and voting on whether to advance the nomination to the full Senate.
Key Facts
- The Senate Finance Committee held a confirmation hearing for Thomas Price on January 24, 2017.
- The hearing took place in the Dirksen Senate Office Building, room SD-215.
- The committee received testimony from Thomas Price regarding his nomination.
- The record includes supplemental materials such as CBO reports on Medicare, tax policy analysis, and various letters from advocacy groups.
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- The document lists all committee members present, including Senators from both parties.
- The hearing record includes responses to questions submitted by committee members to the nominee.
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Historical Investigative Context
The hearing record includes 2008 news articles regarding the nominee's past financial reporting, indicating that committee members utilized long-standing investigative records during the confirmation process.
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