Dems Come Out Swinging During Azar Senate HELP Committee Hearing
Executive Summary
During his first Senate confirmation hearing, top Democrats attacked Trump HHS secretary nominee Alex Azar for his ties to the pharmaceutical industry and support of right-wing ideology espoused by the White House.
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