Becerra Pledges To Set Ideology Aside, Follow Law, Biden’s Agenda

HHS Secretary-nominee Xavier Becerra on Wednesday again stressed that despite his long-held support of Medicare for All, if confirmed he will be serving at the pleasure of the President Joe Biden who has made clear that he wants to achieve universal health care by building off the Affordable Care Act. Becerra testified in front of the Senate Finance Committee for a confirmation hearing one day after the Senate health committee held a courtesy hearing. The GOP has opposed the nomination...