By ANNA EDNEY, CongressDaily
Updated 3:45 p.m.
The Senate Finance Committee today gave Democratic Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius the green light to head HHS, signaling that President Obama will soon be able to finish filling his Cabinet. Senate Democratic leaders are working to get a full Senate vote soon, a spokeswoman for Majority Leader Harry Reid said.
The Finance Committee's 15-8 vote fell largely along party lines; all Republicans -- except Sens. Olympia Snowe of Maine and Pat Roberts of Kansas -- voted no. Some of those opposing Sebelius cited her support of abortion rights, while others expressed dissatisfaction with her answers to questions raised during confirmation hearings.
An aide to Senate Finance ranking member Charles Grassley said the Iowa Republican felt Sebelius had failed to respond candidly when lawmakers asked her to explain campaign contributions from George Tiller, a prominent physician in Kansas who performs abortions. Sebelius originally said she received about $12,000 from Tiller during her run for Kansas insurance commissioner. Reports later revealed that Sebelius received nearly $40,000 from Tiller and his wife, either directly or through a PAC.
Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl criticized the nominee's position on health care policy, arguing that she would eliminate choice, particularly in treatment options. Kyl said she failed to promise the government would "not use comparative effectiveness research as a tool to deny care." The latest stimulus package included $1.1 billion for research that compares the effectiveness of medical treatments. Some Republicans argue such research could be used to block access to the best care.
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