The Senate has voted to confirm Kathleen Sebelius as Secretary of Health and Human Services:
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius as health secretary, filling a crucial spot in President Barack Obama's cabinet amid growing fears of a possible swine flu pandemic.
The Senate gave majority support to Sebelius, brushing back Republican opposition to her backing for abortion rights. Sebelius was tapped by Obama to lead his push to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system.
Great news and about time.