Senate Finance Committee Is Not SquWeemish About CMS Nominee
Executive Summary
CMS Administrator-Nominee Kerry Weems faced no serious challenges during a July 25 confirmation hearing held by the Senate Finance Committee, with most of his comments focusing on a pledge to emphasize oversight of CMS programs
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