While everyone was busy talking about the lousy state of the union address, the Obama regime renominated pro-health care rationing Dr. Donald Berwick to lead The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Politico reports:
On Wednesday night, the White House renominated Dr. Don Berwick to head the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
The nomination is likely to be yet another flashpoint in the contentious health-care repeal debate on Capitol Hill. Republicans strongly objected to Berwick's appointment last year, pointing to his previous comments in support of the British health system and rationing with "eyes open" or closed.
Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) called the renomination "a disappointing decision."
"A day after the president committed to coming together to move our country forward, he's chosen to renominate one of his most contentious nominees to head an agency that impacts the lives of more than 100 million Americans," said Hatch, who is the ranking member on the Senate Finance Committee.
"Given Dr. Berwick's controversial views, Republicans will expect a full hearing to understand how the administration is implementing the $2.6 trillion health law, its impact on the American people, and the consequences to future of Medicare and Medicaid."
He will face a hearing in the Finance Committee and confirmation by the full Senate.
Berwick is likely to face a difficult nomination. Many Republicans are still angry about his recess appointment and have significant questions about the agency he oversees.
The administration recess-appointed Berwick to the post in July, arguing that Republicans had signaled they would slow-walk or oppose his nomination proceedings. Republicans were likely to oppose the confirmation but welcomed a chance to grill him in a confirmation hearing. The White House made the recess appointment before a hearing was held.
Now why wouldn't the Obama regime want Berwick to be asked questions about his beliefs? It's because the hearing would be aired on television and Berwick would have to defend his pro-rationing of health care stance. Then Americans would question Obama for appointing a pro-rationing nut into such a powerful position. Notice Obama has a problem with insurance companies that ration health care but has no problem with Berwick?
As CMS administrator, Berwick has oversight of the Medicare and Medicaid programs. He was also recently given authority over the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight, which will implement much of the health care reform law. The agency was previously housed in a different part of HHS.
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