Jul 20 Watch Obama Outlines Expectations for Health Reform Timeline, Economic Recovery In an interview with Jim Lehrer, President Barack Obama said he could be flexible on the August deadline for a health care reform plan if most details are in place and discussed the state of the economy. Continue watching
Jun 24 Watch Sebelius: Health Reform Puts Focus on Lower Costs, Better Choices Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Wednesday urged lawmakers to approve the White House health care reform plan. She outlines the case for the overhaul with Judy Woodruff. Continue watching
Apr 28 Watch Other News: Sebelius Confirmed as HHS Secretary In other news, the Senate voted to confirm Kathleen Sebelius as the next secretary of Health and Human Services, and lawmakers reached a pact that would endorse President Obama's budget agenda. Continue watching
Mar 09 Watch Obama Team Slow to Fill Vacancies in Treasury, Other Agencies A large number of sub-Cabinet positions across the federal government have yet to be filled, as the Obama administration carefully vets candidates for the Treasury Department and other agencies. A public service professor and New York Times reporter give an… Continue watching
Feb 03 Daschle Withdraws Nomination for Health Chief By Admin, PBS NewsHour Former Democratic Senate majority leader Tom Daschle withdrew his nomination to be President Barack Obama's Health and Human Services secretary Tuesday, saying he did not want to be a distraction after paying $140,000 in back taxes. Continue reading
Mar 21 Watch Extended Interview: U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Michael Leavitt U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Michael O. Leavitt spoke to Susan Dentzer about Electronic Health Records. Continue watching
Dec 13 EPA Chief Tapped to Lead Health and Human Services Agency By PBS NewsHour President Bush on Monday nominated Michael Leavitt, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, to head the Department of Health and Human Services. Continue reading
Dec 29 Health and Human Services Secretary-Designate: Tommy Thompson President-elect Bush has named Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson to head the Department of Health and Human Services. Continue reading