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HHS secretary sworn in amid outbreak

Apr. 28, 2009
The Senate today confirmed Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius as secretary of health and human services on a 65-31 vote. Sebelius takes office as swine flu numbers climb worldwide. But confirming Sebelius, who met several obstacles during confirmation hearings, doesn't bring the health team to 100...
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Sebelius sworn in as HHS chief

WASHINGTON, April 28 (UPI) -- Kathleen Sebelius was sworn in as U.S. health and human services secretary Tuesday evening with President Barack Obama at her side.
Key posts vacant as U.S. battles swine flu

Key posts vacant as U.S. battles swine flu

WASHINGTON, April 28 (UPI) -- Key U.S. federal health and emergency response jobs remain vacant as the Obama administration addresses its response to the global spread of swine flu.
Committee OKs Sebelius HHS head nomination

Committee OKs Sebelius HHS head nomination

WASHINGTON, April 21 (UPI) -- The nomination of Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius to be U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary was sent Tuesday to the full Senate.
One objection to quick vote on Sebelius

One objection to quick vote on Sebelius

WASHINGTON, April 3 (UPI) -- A Senate vote on the nomination of Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius to be secretary of Health and Human Services won't take place for two weeks, Democrats say.
Tax problems haunt HHS nominee Sebelius

Tax problems haunt HHS nominee Sebelius

WASHINGTON, April 1 (UPI) -- Health and Human Services secretary nominee Gov. Kathleen Sebelius paid more than $7,800 in back taxes and interest from unintended errors, documents show.
Personality Spotlight: Kathleen Sebelius

Personality Spotlight: Kathleen Sebelius

WASHINGTON, March 2 (UPI) -- The woman Time magazine named one of the nation's top five governors is U.S. President Barack Obama's choice to lead the Health and Human Services Department.
Report: Sebelius accepts HHS post

Report: Sebelius accepts HHS post

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius Saturday accepted President Barack Obama's nomination as secretary of Health and Human Services, administration officials said.
Gov. Sebelius emerging as top health pick

Gov. Sebelius emerging as top health pick

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 (UPI) -- Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has emerged as the top choice to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, advisers said.
Howard Dean touted as HHS candidate

Howard Dean touted as HHS candidate

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 (UPI) -- Former Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean should be named U.S. Health and Human Services secretary, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Ind-Vt., said Monday.

Midwest tornadoes kill at least 16

KANSAS CITY, Kan., May 5 (UPI) -- A series of tornadoes roared through Kansas and Missouri Sunday, killing at least 16 people, authorities said.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch