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First to report the new U.S Health Secretary nominee 02.28.2009 Reuters was first with the news of U.S. President Barack Obama’s choice of Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius to be his Cabinet Secretary charged with helping him overhaul U.S. healthcare. Reuters broke the news 12 and 18 minutes ahead of rival news organizations on Feb. 28. The story was quick to note her experience in healthcare in her home state and in reaching across party lines to push an agenda — both important to Obama if he is to win over members of Congress reluctant to fall into line behind his campaign promise to reform U.S. healthcare. Reuters Firsts will need at least flash player 9 to give you the full experience. The latest Flash player can be downloaded here	firsts across any industry Commodities & Energy Energy, metals, agricultural and environmental markets FX & Money Markets Macroeconomics, monetary policy, FX and money markets Politics & Risk Politics and political risk Equity & Derivatives Companies, sectors, M&A and the financial industry Fixed Income Sovereign and corporate debt, credit, and ratings firsts by region Americas View stories from this region Europe / Middle East / Africa View stories from this region Asia View stories from this region Emerging Markets View stories from this region

Politics & Risk

Politics and political risk

First to report the new U.S Health Secretary nominee

02.28.2009

Reuters was first with the news of U.S. President Barack Obama’s choice of Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius to be his Cabinet Secretary charged with helping him overhaul U.S. healthcare. Reuters broke the news 12 and 18 minutes ahead of rival news organizations on Feb. 28. The story was quick to note her experience in healthcare in her home state and in reaching across party lines to push an agenda — both important to Obama if he is to win over members of Congress reluctant to fall into line behind his campaign promise to reform U.S. healthcare.

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