Tom Price Resigns As HHS Secretary Amid Controversy Over Spending On Chartered Flights

The Atlantic: The Resignation of Tom Price
“Tom Price resigned as secretary of Health and Human Services Friday, amid a controversy over spending more than $1 million in taxpayer money on private and military jets…” (Graham, 9/29).

New York Times: Health Secretary Tom Price Resigns After Drawing Ire for Chartered Flights
“…His departure was the latest from an administration buffeted by turbulence at the top, and capped a week of setbacks for the president…” (Baker et al., 9/29).

Roll Call: Price Resigns as HHS Secretary, Trump Accepts
“…Don J. Wright will serve as acting secretary effective at 11:59 p.m. Friday…” (Bennett, 9/29).

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