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Young Votes to Confirm Alex Azar as HHS Secretary

Statement

Date: Jan. 24, 2018
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Health and Health Care Legislative Branch

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today released the following statement after voting to confirm Indiana's Alex Azar as secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS):

"Alex is the right person to ensure HHS succeeds in its core mission of enhancing and protecting the well-being of Americans. His previous leadership roles at Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and HHS have prepared him to tackle some of our nation's most pressing healthcare challenges. I look forward to working with Alex to ensure Hoosiers have access to high-quality and affordable care."

Azar was confirmed by a 55-43 vote.


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