PBS NewsHour

Republicans praise Obama’s HHS secretary pick

Clip: 05/08/2014 | 4m 27s

Sylvia Mathews Burwell, President Obama’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, received compliments from both sides of the aisle when she faced a Senate panel Thursday. If confirmed, Burwell would succeed Kathleen Sebelius, whom Republicans have roundly criticized for the botched health care rollout. Hari Sreenivasan reports.

Aired: 05/08/14

Expired: 12/31/69

Rating: NR

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