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Alex Michael Azar II (/ ˈ eɪ z ɑːr /; born June 17, 1967) is an American attorney, businessman, lobbyist, and former pharmaceutical executive who served as the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services from 2018 to 2021.
Jan 16, 2021 · Alex Azar, the Health and Human Services Secretary, resigned earlier this week, citing the violent Capitol riot inflamed by President Donald Trump in his resignation letter obtained by NBC News.
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Jan 15, 2021 · Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar has turned in a resignation letter in which he complains about a tarnished legacy for his department and the administration after riots in the Capitol.
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Aug 3, 2021 · Alex Azar was secretary of health and human services under President Donald Trump. He oversaw Operation Warp Speed, the program to accelerate the development, manufacturing and distribution of ...
Alex Azar, former president of the U.S. arm of Eli Lilly & Co., was confirmed Wednesday as the secretary of health and human services. In that role, he'll oversee the Food and Drug Administration ...
Nov 28, 2017 · Alex Azar is a former pharmaceutical executive and a former HHS official under George W. Bush. He faces Senate confirmation hearings this week amid criticism for his role in raising drug prices and potential conflicts of interest.
Jan 16, 2021 · Azar submitted his resignation letter on January 12, saying Trump's \"actions and rhetoric\" following the election threaten to tarnish the administration's legacy. He praised the HHS's efforts on the coronavirus pandemic and Operation Warp Speed, but did not mention the vaccine rollout or the Capitol attack.
