RELEASE
Wicker Statement on President Trump’s Choice for HHS Secretary
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today issued the following statement after President Donald Trump nominated Alex Azar to be the next Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS):
“The President has chosen wisely. Mr. Azar has a deep understanding of the country’s health-care system and the experience needed to lead this agency. I am hopeful that the Senate will consider his nomination as soon as possible.”
11/13/17
About the Author(s)
Magnolia Tribune
This article was produced by Magnolia Tribune staff.
More From This Author
Previous Story
Next Story
News
|
Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
, Jack Brook, Associated Press/Report for America
•
April 17, 2026
The Supreme Court hands a win to oil and gas companies fighting environmental lawsuits in Louisiana
The unanimous procedural decision gives the companies a new day in federal court after a state jury ordered Chevron to pay upward of $740 million to clean up damage to the state’s coastline, one of multiple similar lawsuits.
