Tavenner’s Nomination For CMS Will Get Senate Vote As Harkin Lifts Hold
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
Sen. Harkin said he is lifting his hold on a Senate vote on Marilyn Tavenner’s nomination to head CMS because he recognizes the agency needs a permanent leader as it faces the challenges of implementing the Affordable Care Act’s coverage expansion provisions.
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