Finance Committee Advances Social Security, USTR, HHS Nominations
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Finance Committee advanced the nominations of Arjun Mody to be Deputy Commissioner of Social Security by a vote of 14-13; Jeffrey Goettman to be a Deputy United States Trade Representative by a vote of 17-10; Julie Callahan to be Chief Agricultural Negotiator at the Office of the USTR by a vote of 17-10; and Thomas (March) Bell to be Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) by a vote of 14-13. Following the vote, Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued the statement below:
“I commend the Committee’s action and congratulate each nominee.
“As a veteran of Capitol Hill, Mr. Mody is well equipped to assist Commissioner Bisignano in administering the programs overseen by the Social Security Administration.
“Mr. Goettman’s experience at the Export-Import Bank will serve him well as he ensures American interests are protected abroad.
“Dr. Callahan’s endorsement by over 80 trade associations representing farmers, ranchers and food manufacturers testifies to her ability to promote U.S. agriculture in international negotiations.
“Mr. Bell will play a critical role in ensuring that Medicare and Medicaid are protected from inefficiency and fraud.
“I am confident in each nominee’s ability to serve Americans’ best interest and implement the President’s agenda and look forward to their confirmation by the full Senate.”
Executive session information can be found here.
Read Chairman Crapo’s full statement at the nomination hearing here, and his statement at the executive session here.
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