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GOP lawmaker blasts HHS incompetence

A key Republican lawmaker upbraided the Department of Health and Human Services for its lack of response to questions from Congress about major health issues.

By Jack Craver | Updated on January 31, 2018
Gowdy called out the department's response to Hurricane Maria and the opioid crisis, as well as requests for information relating to cost-sharing reduction payments, HIPAA/HITECH and HHS guidance documents. (photo: Shutterstock)

A key Republican lawmaker upbraided the Department of Health and Human Services for its lack of response to questions from Congress about major health issues.

Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., the chair of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, is best known for his role leading a controversial investigation into the Obama administration’s response to the Benghazi attacks. On Wednesday, he announced he would not seek reelection this fall, which perhaps explains why he did not hold back in his criticisms of HHS leadership.

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