Senate Finance Committee Hearing on Federal Nominations (February 4, 2016)
January 1, 2016
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The Frame
This hearing is a required step in the process for four individuals who will oversee federal health policy, social security administration, and tax litigation, directly impacting the management of these national services.
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Nominees
The individuals are undergoing a formal review process to determine their eligibility for federal appointments.
Senate Finance Committee
The committee members are responsible for vetting the nominees and conducting the confirmation hearing.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Senate Finance Committee held a confirmation hearing on February 4, 2016, for four federal nominees.
- Mary Katherine Wakefield was nominated for Deputy Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
- Andrew LaMont Eanes was nominated for Deputy Commissioner of the Social Security Administration.
- Elizabeth Ann Copeland was nominated for Judge of the United States Tax Court.
- Vik Edwin Stoll was nominated for Judge of the United States Tax Court.
- The hearing included opening statements from Chairman Orrin G. Hatch and Senator Ron Wyden.
- Testimony was provided by Senators John Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp, and former Senator Kent Conrad.
- The record includes biographical information and responses to committee questions for all four nominees.
Why It Matters
This hearing is a required step in the process for four individuals who will oversee federal health policy, social security administration, and tax litigation, directly impacting the management of these national services.
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Bipartisan Support
The hearing featured testimony from both Republican and Democratic Senators, indicating a standard bipartisan vetting process for these specific nominees.
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