Three House Democrats Seek To Stall Azar Nomination Over Insulin Price Hikes

November 29, 2017 at 7:38 PM
Three of Congress' most liberal Democrats urged heads of key committees to hold up the confirmation of Alex Azar as the next HHS secretary until investigations by five state attorneys general, which the lawmakers allege may deal with price fixing of insulin, are resolved. “Alex Azar's role and Eli Lilly's involvement in price gouging must be fully investigated and revealed before he is put in charge of overseeing American's health needs. We strongly urge you not to confirm Alex Azar's...


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