Capitol Lens | HHS checkup – Roll Call

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Capitol Lens | HHS checkup

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By Tom Williams

Posted April 9, 2025 at 5:47pm

Rep. Lori Trahan, right, takes a selfie with fellow House Democrats, from left, Marc Veasey, Maxine E. Dexter, Troy Carter, Raul Ruiz, Robin Kelly, Nanette Barragán and Diana DeGette in the lobby of the Department of Health and Human Services headquarters on Wednesday.

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