President Obama Nominates Burwell as the next Health Secretary

The magnolia trees are in bloom as President Barack Obama praises outgoing Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius as HHS Secretary Nominee Sylvia Mathews Burwell (R) and Vice President Joe Biden applaud during event in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC on April 11, 2014. Obama accepted Sebelius resignation and nominated Burwell for HHS Secretary. UPI/Pat Benic UPI/Pat Benic