Fiscal Year 2009 HHS Budget Proposal
Secretary Leavitt and other department officials talked with reporters about the administration’s proposed fiscal year 2009 budget for the D… read more
Secretary Leavitt and other department officials talked with reporters about the administration’s proposed fiscal year 2009 budget for the Department of Health and Human Services. The secretary requested a $2 billion reduction in the agency’s budget. Other topics included the budget for Medicare, the costs of pharmaceuticals, and the children’s health insurance plan. All three men responded to reporters' questions. close
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