HHS Announcement Imminent

By Kleinheider Posted on February 27, 2009 at 6:18 pm

Politico reports that it will likely come Monday and it likely will not be Governor Phil Bredesen:

President Barack Obama is close to announcing his choice for Health and Human Services secretary.

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs told reporters Friday it is “entirely possible” that Obama will name his nominee before a health care summit scheduled for Thursday.

“I think we’re getting close,” Gibbs said.

The remark, which went beyond his usual no-comment response to questions about the timing of nominations, aligned with increased chatter Friday among Washington health care insiders about an imminent announcement, possibly as early as Monday.

Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, a Democrat, is considered a top contender for the post.

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