Several members asked the HHS Secretary to withdraw the appointment.

Thompson left office when he was appointed by President George W. Bush as HHS Secretary.

Prior to being selected as HHS Secretary, Thompson made clear that his first choice in the Bush Administration would be Secretary of Transportation.

After leaving office, Thompson began offering policy solutions for a variety of programs that he had overseen as HHS Secretary.

For instance, this year, the HHS Secretary can review justifications for increases in premiums and make them public.

Louis Wade Sullivan, who was HHS Secretary at that point, granted his approval in October 1992.

She served in this role for all eight years of his administration, becoming the nation's longest serving HHS Secretary.

In her role as HHS Secretary, Shalala frequently drew criticism for her positions, which were seen by some as too liberal.

This Office is part of the Office of the HHS Secretary.

The state must then receive certification from the HHS Secretary that its BHP meets benefit and cost-sharing requirements.