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Former Pa. Health Secretary Grilled During Capitol Hill Hearing

Rachel Levine Health Secretary Transphobia

Pennsylvania’s former top health official at her Senate confirmation hearing Thursday faced a tirade from a Republican senator about gender-affirmation surgery for minors, as well as criticism about the state’s response to the pandemic.

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Rachel Levine Health Secretary Transphobia

Former Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine was questioned about topics ranging from gender reassignment surgery to the state’s COVID-19 response during her tenure in a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday. (FILE PHOTO)

Pennsylvania’s former top health official at her Senate confirmation hearing Thursday faced a tirade from a Republican senator about gender-affirmation surgery for minors, as well as criticism about the state’s response to the pandemic.

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