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Trump Considering Rep. Tom Price for Secretary of Health and Human Services

Rep. Tom Price (R., Ga.) is being considered to serve as the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services in Donald Trump's administration.

By Ali Meyer··
Trump Considering Rep. Tom Price for Secretary of Health and Human Services

Rep. Tom Price (R., Ga.) is being considered to serve as the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services in President-elect Donald Trump's administration, Politico reported.

An early Trump supporter, Price is an orthopedic surgeon who has touted the repeal of the Affordable Care Act and introduced a replacement plan in 2009 and 2010.

"Tom Price has been loyal to Donald Trump from the outset and his knowledge of health care is second to none," a Republican source told Politico. "Him being in contention for HHS secretary makes perfect sense."

According to the article, former Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal is also being considered.