Brenda Fitzgerald, Director of the Centers for Disease Control, resigned from her position earlier today because of financial conflicts.
Category: Administration
Azar Sworn In as HHS Secretary
Earlier today, Alex Azar was sworn in as the new Secretary of Health and Human Services. He was confirmed by the Senate last week.
Pres. Trump to Deliver SOTU Tomorrow
In an address before Congress tomorrow, President Trump is scheduled to deliver his first official State of the Union speech. In his remarks, he expected to raise, among other issues, immigration, infrastructure, and the economy.
The Administration released its framework on immigration last week. A document that is purported to be a leaked copy of the Administration’s thinking on infrastructure has also made the rounds.
White House Unveils Immigration Framework
The White House shared with Congress yesterday its “framework” for immigration reform, which includes, in general terms, the Administration’s plan for “Dreamers.” The text of the framework is available here.
Key parts of the plan include:
- a 10- to 12-year pathway to citizenship for 1.8 million DACA-eligible individuals;
- $25-billion trust fund for a border wall; and,
- elimination of “chain” migration and the visa lottery system
The Administration has stated that it plans to release a more detailed plan next Monday.
Read more about yesterday’s framework here and here.
Azar Confirmed
Alex Azar was confirmed by the Senate earlier this afternoon as the next Secretary of Health and Human Services by a vote of 55 – 43.