Indian Health Service Nominee Withdraws

Robert Weaver, whom Donald Trump had named as his nominee to serve as the Director of the Indian Health Service (IHS), has withdrawn his name from consideration after the WSJ reported he had exaggerated his résumé. Weaver, an insurance broker and member of the Quapaw tribe in Oklahoma, faced tough questions from members of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee after the allegations surfaced. This, once again, leaves the IHS, which is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives, without a Director. The post hasn't had a permanent leader since 2015. More here.