People Briefs: Baucus Leaves Senate; Commerce Staffer Departure; Philips North America, NuVasive Executive Changes
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., is confirmed as new ambassador to China and expected to depart the Senate soon. Commerce Department Director of Office of Health and IT departs. More people briefs.
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