Senate committee advances Klomp as HHS No. 2
Summary
A Senate committee approved Chris Klomp’s nomination to be the deputy secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The committee vote was close, with one Democrat joining all Republicans to support him, moving Klomp closer to a full Senate confirmation vote.Key Facts
- The Senate Finance Committee voted 15-12 to advance Chris Klomp’s nomination.
- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (a Democrat from Rhode Island) voted with Republicans.
- Chris Klomp is nominated to be the deputy secretary of HHS.
- The deputy secretary is the second-highest position at the Department of Health and Human Services.
- The nomination now moves to the full Senate for a confirmation vote.
- Klomp currently works as a senior adviser in the government.
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