The Senate finance committee has approved Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius’ nomination by a vote of 15-8. It now goes to the full Senate for a vote.

Gov. Sebelius strongly shares the president’s commitment to high-quality, affordable health care for all Americans and if confirmed, will work to bring down the crippling cost of health care and expand coverage,” White House spokeswoman Kate Bedingfield said after the vote. “We are pleased that she was confirmed by the Finance Committee this morning and look forward to a vote before the full Senate.”

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