NewsAlert: U.S. Health Secretary resigns over criticism of travel costs

By The Canadian Press

Posted September 29, 2017 4:43 pm.

Last Updated September 29, 2017 5:20 pm.

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price resigns amid criticism of his travel on private planes.

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