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31. From the Bloomberg Article abut Burwell.... Here's more...Senate confirmed 96-0 vote

Fri Apr 11, 2014, 09:15 AM

Apr 2014

Not much hope there since both Repugs and Dems voted her in. I'll see if I can find your article.

"If confirmed, Burwell, 48, would bring a background in economics and management to the health position. She was deputy director of OMB during the Clinton administration and also served as chief of staff to then-Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin during a time that included the 1995 budget standoffs that led to partial government shutdowns.

Before joining the Obama administration last year, Burwell was president of the Wal-Mart Foundation. The Senate confirmed her for her current position on a 96-0 vote."

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Health Secretary Resigns After Woes of HealthCare.gov [View all] The Straight Story Apr 2014 OP

Bloomberg.com version of the story... PoliticAverse Apr 2014 #1

The comments are not flattering yeoman6987 Apr 2014 #4

She could have very well done better. Adrahil Apr 2014 #32

thx for this contrast ellennelle Apr 2014 #16

What a hatchet job of an article... Drunken Irishman Apr 2014 #2

They just can't help but push that meme n2doc Apr 2014 #3

Your comments hit the nail on the head squarely. QuestForSense Apr 2014 #7

I agree with others above that this article has a blatantly obvious slant to it. Maven Apr 2014 #5

Why Don't They Just Call It "Retiring?" Leith Apr 2014 #6

Most people only stay with an Administration for four years.. they never go for the full two terms.. secondwind Apr 2014 #13

I don't blame her for the mess. lululu Apr 2014 #8

Ditto! SoapBox Apr 2014 #14

'zactly. Welcome to DU! nt alp227 Apr 2014 #15

I thought she did an excellent job, Stevepol Apr 2014 #20

Same here - TBF Apr 2014 #26

I blame her Boreal Apr 2014 #37

amazon lululu Apr 2014 #38

If you paid 200 full time Boreal Apr 2014 #41

no browsing at Healthcare.gov ..... why? quadrature Apr 2014 #9

Sylvia Mathews Burwell is a "Bill Clinton/Robert Rubin Democrat" red dog 1 Apr 2014 #10

From the Bloomberg Article abut Burwell.... Here's more...Senate confirmed 96-0 vote KoKo Apr 2014 #31

96-0....Wow!....You don't see that happening much these days. red dog 1 Apr 2014 #36

Yes..one does wonder. Is it what Obama was faced with.....and best he could do... KoKo Apr 2014 #40

I think this is the link you were looking for on Burwell: KoKo Apr 2014 #33

Thanks, KoKo red dog 1 Apr 2014 #35

Outstanding public servant locks Apr 2014 #11

AMEN!! Stevepol Apr 2014 #21

Deservedly so LittleBlue Apr 2014 #12

odd timing Adenoid_Hynkel Apr 2014 #17

"she drops this"? lululu Apr 2014 #28

I Look Forward To Bigger & Better Things In Her Future! Corey_Baker08 Apr 2014 #18

They just can't help but push that meme rehabanderson Apr 2014 #19

Fuck the media. She ultimately oversaw a highly successful rollout that exceeded expectations. phleshdef Apr 2014 #22

She's Third Way, and the RW corporations she hired to build the healthcare.gov apparatus Zorra Apr 2014 #23

Faux noise should have a field day with this...... a kennedy Apr 2014 #24

I wasn't a big fan of hers, but after the bad launch, she stayed and did what TwilightGardener Apr 2014 #25

Continuing the work aikanae Apr 2014 #27

MetLife Insurance Board of Directors madville Apr 2014 #39

It sad that the media smears her despite the fact that the ACA ended up signing up davidpdx Apr 2014 #29

A little victory for the right wing and their slanderous media liberal N proud Apr 2014 #30

I have always liked Kathleen Sebelius. leftyladyfrommo Apr 2014 #34