POLITICS: Donald Trump Chooses Tom Price as Health Secretary

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US President-elect Donald Trump has named Obamacare critic Tom Price as his selection for well-being secretary.

The Georgia congressman and orthopaedic surgeon, 62, chairs the budget committee. He would play a principal part in Republican plans to replace the Affordable Healthcare Act.

Mr Trump said that Mr Price was “exceptionally qualified”, referring to him as a “tireless problem solver” and “the go-to expert on healthcare policy”.

“He is exceptionally qualified to shepherd our commitment to repeal and replace Obamacare and bring affordable and accessible healthcare to every American,” Mr Trump said in a statement.

Mr Price said he was looking forward to the opportunity of serving as health secretary on behalf of the American people, adding that he was “humbled by the incredible challenges that lay ahead”.