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On the recordFebruary 23, 2021
The Department of Health and Human Services is a sprawling department, with over 80,000 employees and responsibility for over $1 trillion in annual spending.
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Mike Crapo
Republican · Idaho

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Crapo emphasizes the vast scope and financial responsibility of HHS.

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