Sen. Joe Manchin to support HHS pick Alex Azar

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Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., will support President Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, ensuring a likely confirmation.

Manchin’s office confirmed Wednesday that the senator would support the nomination of Alex Azar, an HHS veteran under the George W. Bush administration and a former pharmaceutical executive.

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