Alex Azar

StoryJul 26, 2020Read →

HHS’ Azar: The Trump Admin Will Provide ‘Adequate Money’ for Testing

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar is weighing in on the Trump administration’s approach to providing funding for testing amid the coronavirus pandemic. Margaret Brennan, the host of CBS’ “Face the Nation,”…

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StoryJul 14, 2020Read →

Warren, Pressley Pen Letter to HHS Over Admin’s Response to Racial Health Disparities Amid COVID-19

Two Democratic lawmakers are teaming up to call on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar to provide information, as they look to reduce racial health disparities amid COVID-19. Sen…

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StoryJun 30, 2020Read →

Alex Azar Reveals the Three Things Americans Can Do to Stop the Surge of Coronavirus Cases

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar is suggesting Americans can slow the spread of the coronavirus by following three simple rules. Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo asked Azar on Tuesday what he attributes the surge…

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StoryMay 17, 2020Read →

Alex Azar Reacts to Americans Not Following Federal Guidelines

While many Americans are practicing social distancing and wearing masks to slow the spread of the coronavirus, some are not and Alex Azar, the U.S. secretary of health and human services, is sharing his thoughts on the…

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StoryMay 15, 2020Read →

‘Gravely Concerned’: Dem Lawmakers Urge Admin’s Top Health Officials to Provide Accurate COVID-19 Stats

A group of Democratic senators, led by Californian Kamala Harris , sent a letter to the leaders of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Health and Human Services, asking them to ensure that…

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StoryMay 14, 2020Read →

Trump, Azar Blast Ousted Vaccine Chief’s Testimony

As Dr. Rick Bright was testifying before Congress, President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary (HHS) Alex Azar blasted his testimony. “Everything he is complaining about was achieved. Everything he…

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ReportingMay 5, 2020Read →

Top US Health Official Downplayed Coronavirus Threat, Says Ousted Whistleblower

The ousted director of a U.S. agency responsible for developing drugs to fight the coronavirus pandemic filed a whistleblower’s complaint on Tuesday accusing President Donald Trump’s administration of retaliating when…

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ReportingApr 27, 2020Read →

Trump Rejects Reports That He Will Fire HHS Chief Azar

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday rejected reports that he was planning to fire Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar, saying he was doing an “excellent job.” On Saturday, the Wall Street Journal and…

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StoryApr 26, 2020Read →

White House Considering Replacing HHS Chief Azar: Reports

President Donald Trump’s administration is considering replacing its secretary of Health and Human Services, Alex Azar, because of early missteps in the handling of the coronavirus pandemic, the Wall Street Journal and…

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StoryApr 2, 2020Read →

Federal Gov’t Recovers Medical Supplies from Hoarders to Distribute to Coronavirus Epicenters

The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are announcing the distribution of hoarded personal protective equipment (PPE) to combat the coronavirus crisis in New York and New…

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ReportingJan 2, 2020Read →

Trump Administration Announces Ban on E-Cigarette Flavors, Except Menthol

The Trump administration on Thursday announced a ban on some e-cigarette flavors to curb rising teenage use of vaping products, allowing menthol and tobacco flavors to remain on the market. The flavor ban applies to…

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