After endorsement by the Senate Finance Committee earlier this week, Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius's nomination to become HHS Secretary is scheduled for Senate floor debate on April 28. Earlier in the week, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) blocked a Senate vote on Sebelius in response to anti-abortion groups who oppose her, as reported by The Boston Globe. Sebelius has come under fire for her support of abortion rights and for not reporting campaign contributions from a doctor who performs abortions. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), however, was prepared to start procedures to stop a Republican filibuster, according to his spokesperson, who also said that Reid was confident Sebelius would get the 60 Senate votes she needs for confirmation, reports The Washington Post.
