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Senate Confirms Kansas Governor as Health Secretary

Apr. 29, 2009
The confirmation of Kathleen Sebelius allows President Obama to fill the last vacancy in his cabinet with a seasoned politician who will take charge of the fight against swine flu.
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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.
Kansas Gov. Sebelius eyed for Dem VP

Kansas Gov. Sebelius eyed for Dem VP

TOPEKA, Kan., July 14 (UPI) -- U.S. Democratic vice presidential hopeful Kathleen Sebelius is known as a low-key problem-solver in her current role as governor of Kansas, observers say.

Sebelius says veep spot of no interest

TOPEKA, Kan., April 12 (UPI) -- Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius says she has no interest in joining likely Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., on the fall ticket.

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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Youngsters compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Contestants (L-R) Cooper Barth of West Long Branch, New Jersey, Eboseremhen Eigbe of Galloway, New Jersey, Jacob Bayly Hunter of Sante Fe, New Mexico and Massound Sharif of Albany, New York, all await their turns to compete during the 3rd round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. UPI/Mike Theiler