Obama Nominates Kathleen Sebelius To HHS
Obama announces Gov. Sebeilus as his choice to lead Health & Human Services department:President Barack Obama named Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius on Monday to lead his ambitious health reform effort, kicking off a week focused on revamping an inefficient healthcare system whose cost he fears is hurting the U.S. economy. "If we are going to help families, save businesses and improve the long-term economic health of our nation, we must realize that fixing what is wrong with our healthcare system is no longer just a moral imperative, but a fiscal imperative," Obama said in announcing the appointments. Washington Post: President Obama Taps Gov. Kathleen Sebelus (D-Kan.) to Lead HHS
