Politics & Government
President Trump Leaning Toward Former Eli Lilly Exec For Health Secretary
The person with Indiana ties White House officials claim President Trump is considering to nominate for Health Secretary position: Report
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — What might be a familiar face for those associated with Eli Lilly, may be a nominee for President Donald Trump's Health and Human Services secretary, Politico reports. The political news outlet attributes to two White House officials claims that President Trump is leaning toward nominating Alex Azar, former Eli Lilly executive and George W. Bush administration official, to replace Tom Price. Georgia Republican Price resigned in September, after reportedly spending more than $1 million in taxpayer money on private and government planes for travel purposes, Politico reports.
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