AFSCME - "A Great Choice"

Statement of AFSCME President Gerald W. McEntee on the Nomination of Governor Kathleen Sebelius to be Secretary of Health and Human Services

“President Obama has made a great choice with Kathleen Sebelius to head the Department of Health and Human Services. She understands health care from top to bottom. AFSCME has worked closely with Governor Sebelius in Kansas and we know that she has the talent and commitment to lead the fight for affordable, quality health care for all. She’s earned her reputation for working closely with both parties to get real results for people. We look forward to working with her in the months ahead as we fight to win health care once and for all.”

AFSCME’s 1.6 million members provide the vital services that make America happen. With members in hundreds of different occupations – from nurses to corrections officers, child care providers to sanitation workers – AFSCME advocates for fairness in the workplace, excellence in public services and prosperity and opportunity for all working families.

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American Federation of State, County
and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO
1625 L Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036-5687
Telephone (202) 429-1145
Fax (202) 429-1120