Trump picks Rep. Tom Price for HHS secretary

Published November 29, 2016 2:39am ET



President-elect Trump has named Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga., as his nominee for secretary of Health and Human Services on Tuesday, calling him “exceptionally qualified” to repeal and replace Obamacare.

“Chairman Price, a renowned physician, has earned a reputation for being a tireless problem solver and the go-to expert on healthcare policy, making him the ideal choice to serve in this capacity,” President-elect Trump said in a statement. “He is exceptionally qualified to shepherd our commitment to repeal and replace Obamacare and bring affordable and accessible healthcare to every American.”

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