Congressman Tom Price of Georgia will be Donald Trump’s choice as secretary of Health and Human Services, according to a person familiar with the process. The expected nomination of the Georgia congressman was first reported by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, which said that the announcement of Price’s selection could come as soon as Tuesday. The Georgia congressman has long been considered the favorite to serve as HHS secretary. An orthopedic surgeon with an MD from the University of Michigan, Price has long been a leading congressional voice in opposition to the Affordable Care Act. Trump has long made repealing the Affordable Care Act a priority.

Source: The Guardian November 29, 2016 02:03 UTC