Senate panel vows speedy action on IHS nominee
Friday, February 8, 2008
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Leaders of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee vowed quick action on the confirmation of Robert G. McSwain to be Director of the Indian Health Service.
Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-North Dakota), the chairman of the committee, and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), the vice chair, said they supported McSwain. Both spoke of the need for a permanent IHS director at a hearing yesterday.
"Together, we have to figure out a way to make something good out of this health care system," Dorgan said.
Dorgan said the send the nomination will be sent to the Senate floor after McSwain responds to written questions. That will happen at the committee's next business meeting, he said.
McSwain, a member of the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California, has worked for the IHS for more than 20 years. If confirmed, he would serve a four-year term.
Hearing Notice:
HEARING
on the nomination of Robert G. McSwain, to be Director of the Indian Health
Service. (February 7, 2008)
Relevant Links:
Indian Health Service -
http://www.ihs.gov National
Council of Urban Indian Health -
http://www.ncuih.orgNational
Indian Health Board -
http://www.nihb.org
FY2009 Budget Documents:
HHS
In Brief |
GPRA
Performance |
More
IHS Documents
Relevant Links:
Indian Health Service -
http://www.ihs.gov National
Council of Urban Indian Health -
http://www.ncuih.orgNational
Indian Health Board -
http://www.nihb.org
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