Trump plans to nominate Dr. Mehmet Oz to oversee Medicare, Medicaid and Obamacare
Trump plans to nominate Dr. Mehmet Oz to oversee Medicare, Medicaid and Obamacare

November 20, 2024

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would nominate Dr. Mehmet Oz, the author and former television host, to serve as the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a powerful agency that oversees health insurance programs covering more than 150 million Americans.

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Let’s Talk Food: KTA Super Stores Recipe Contest winners

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Winners of the 2024 KTA Super Stores Recipe Contest were announced in professional, amateur, culinary students and keiki division. Kona coffee was the inspiration to create unforgettable dishes and desserts, showcasing the versatility and unique flavor of Hawaii’s most iconic coffee.


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