Democrats boycotting HHS, Treasury nominees - News Summed Up

Democrats boycotting HHS, Treasury nominees


Story highlights Tom Price is Donald Trump's choice to lead the Department of Health and Human ServicesSteve Mnuchin is the President's pick to be Treasury secretary(CNN) In a surprise turn of events, Senate Democrats announced Tuesday morning that they are boycotting a committee vote on two of President Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees, drawing fury from Republicans across the aisle. The Senate Finance Committee was set to vote on the nominations of Rep. Tom Price to lead the Department of Health and Human Services and Steve Mnuchin for Treasury Secretary. "This is contrary to congressional testimony he gave. Congressman insisted he didn't get special access to a special deal," Wyden said. "He misled the congress and he misled the American people."


Source: CNN January 31, 2017 15:39 UTC



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