Tavenner’s Confirmation For CMS One Step Closer As Harkin Lifts Hold
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Sen. Harkin said he is lifting his hold on a Senate vote on Marilyn Tavenner’s nomination to head CMS because he recognizes the agency needs a permanent leader as it faces the challenges of implementing the Affordable Care Act’s coverage expansion provisions.
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