Rep. Burgess Asks Kathleen Sebelius To Cut Him A Check For Deficit Reduction

BURGESS: Who has been nominating to that board and is awaiting confirmation?

SEBELIUS: No one

BURGESS: And why is that?

SEBELIUS: Well, I think Congressman, the board is not activated until 2014, and I know that the President is in discussion with a number of potential nominees and I know that he’s consulted with various members of Members of Congress, but it will be up and running at the time.

BURGESS: So can we keep that $15 million that’s due October 1st because you apparently don’t need it…

SEBELIUS: We have no intention of using the money before there is a board up and running.

BURGESS: Well, who does the check go to?

SEBELIUS: I don’t think there is a check, there is money available that we would draw down.

BURGESS: Can we have that money back? We’re in a debt crisis, you may have heard.

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